The new play that challenges attitudes to romantic love in later life.

“By turns witty, poignant and thought provoking, never-2-late.com is a roller coaster of a drama. Live music adds to an already heady mix.”

★★★★★

Touring Norfolk & Suffolk venues in June 2026

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The Play

Ruby is on the verge of her 80th birthday. Frank is 58. They met on never-2-late.com, an internet dating site for senior singles. They quickly became lovers. Only Becca, Ruby’s granddaughter knows of their romance – until now. Three weeks before Ruby and Frank are to be married, Ruby finally breaks the news to her two adult children. The revelation unleashes an outbreak of family panic. This, they decide, must be the result of an abusive internet predator, the early stages of dementia – or even a psychotic episode. It can’t possibly be true love... or can it?

Read more about Hilary Mason, The Author

Cases of romance fraud are growing at an alarming rate, with devastating financial and emotional consequences for victims.

Produced by Charmed Life: this is a play of our times.

The Characters

RUBY - Age: 79

I don’t know what I’m looking for, but I’ll know when I find it.
INTERESTS
Jazz music
Travelling
Asian cuisine
Yoga
RACHEL - Age: 44

I’m a headteacher of a large secondary school.
INTERESTS
Fine dining
Killer Suduko
Cold water swimming
Playing the piano
JAMES - Age: 42

I’m a gynaecologist working out of a large teaching hospital. I’m also a celebrant covering all kinds of ceremonies.
INTERESTS
Travel
Classic sports cars
Cooking – especially curries
Working out
BECCA - Age: 23

I’ve recently graduated as a Data Scientist. I’m currently doing an internship with a creative media business.
INTERESTS
I’m a Swiftie!
AI and IT creativity
Women’s football
Asian food of any kind
FRANK - Age: 58

I’m a jazz saxophonist, shamelessly promoting our new album.
INTERESTS
Travel
Gaming and poker
Italian food
Tapas
CHARLES - Age: 86

I’m a retired engineer.
INTERESTS
Jazz
Golf
Cryptic crosswords
Real ale

Venues & Dates

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Thursday 11th June 2026

Maddermarket, Norwich

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Friday 19th June 2026

Laxfield Village Hall

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Friday 12th June 2025

Wingfield Barns

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Thursday 25th June 2026

The Cut, Halesworth

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Saturday 27th June 2026

Fisher Theatre, Bungay

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Thursday 18th June 2025

Seagull, Lowestoft

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Friday 26th June 2026

Diss Corn Hall

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Updates

Read through - November 2025

Cathy and Bruce getting to grips with the script!
Read through - November 2025

Keith and Dawn questioning the quality of biscuits provided!
Read through - November 2025

Our Saxophonist taking a pause.
Read through - November 2025

Paul taking stock of his superb casting.
Read through - November 2025

Cathy continuing to gesticulate and animate ‘Rachel’.
Read through - November 2025

To dunk or not to dunk, that is the question. Keith samples the biscuit with feeling.
Read through - November 2025

Hil listening with intent as her script flies off the page for the first time.
Read through - November 2025

Bruce reading through the script and making a mental note of the health & safety measures.