‘I Lost My Virginity to Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Flat Minor’ by Sebastian Gardner (paperback)

‘I Lost My Virginity to Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Flat Minor’ by Sebastian Gardner

The last night of a dysfunctional relationship precedes its one-night stand beginnings in this bittersweet heartbreak comedy.

Tender, awkward and painfully funny, I Lost My Virginity to Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Flat Minor probes the murky line between devotion and destruction in a modern relationship.

This bittersweet comedy focuses in on the disparity between classes and how much of your self identity you would comprise for someone you love. Its fresh look at ‘privilege’, challenges how this is defined by both gender and upbringing, highlighting darker elements of toxic masculinity and the unhealthy nature of a dependent relationship.

The piece explores a modern relationship being pulled apart by the divides of the class system and treads a murky line between devotion and destruction. It explores the politics of both the middle class and the working class, pitting them against each other to interrogate privilege, the gender divide and stereotypes.

‘ a delightful slice of relationship hell’ – Christopher Brett Bailey

‘A terrific two-hander. I’d prescribe this show for a bit of short sharp relationship counselling. – The Scotsman * * * * 

‘An honest, bitter and endearing portrayal of modern relationships that throws away any pretence of romanticism… A must-see…’ – Ed Fringe Review * * * *

‘Filled with witty yet savage dialogue, this depiction of a young couple in the heat of an argument will have you gripped throughout’ – Everything Theatre * * * *

RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes

CAST: 2 actors

AGE RECOMMENDATION: 14+

Sebastian Gardner and Alana Chokarian in the 2021 UK tour of  ‘I Lost My Virginity to Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Flat Minor’.

‘I Lost my Virginity to Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Flat Minor’ received The King’s Head Stella Wilkie Award and China Plate’s East 15 Debut Award. The show was developed with performances at The King’s Head Theatre and The New Wolsey Theatre ahead of a month-long run with The Pleasance Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 and a regional tour in 2021, transferring to The Oxford Playhouse, The Edge Theatre Manchester and The Phoenix Arts Centre Hampshire.