“I’ve consulted the oracle and the local woman at the end of the mountain —
both tell me I am to listen to myself or befall a grave end.”
After a blurry night of infidelity, a gratuitous nosebleed, and a free sausage roll, Jess begins to rebuild his life in this hellish and hilarious night of spoken word, storytelling, and stand-up. A fresh and fierce one-man show, We Were Always Doomed is a poetic exploration of the horror and joy we experience when we face our deepest truths.
Sunday 16 June, 2024
Doors @ 2.00pm for 2.30 pm start.
Doors @ 7.00pm for 7.30 pm start.
Runtime: approximately 80 minutes with a short interval.
The show is presented in the basement of The Divine.
Follow the show on Instagram - @wewerealwaysdoomed
Ticket Information
We have several ticketing options available. All ticket fees are included in the price. If for any reason, the price is still a barrier for you, please contact us!
• Standard £10 - General admission.
• Low-wage £7 - Available for low-wage, unemployed, or students.
• Bring-a-friend £15 - Get one half-priced ‘Standard’ ticket when you bring a friend along.
• Pay-it-forward £20 - If you're feeling generous, support the growth and development of this production.
Biography
Jess is an actor and DJ from Nashville, TN. He moved to the UK to study Acting at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2016 and immediately went to work in a doughnut shop (on account of the pandemic). He returned to London in 2021 and now teaches clown classes, gives walking tours, and runs his livestream disco show, Laundry Day Disco, every Sunday from his bedroom in East London as DJ nancyboy.
We Were Always Doomed is his first-ever solo presentation.
Transport & Access Info
(for more information, visit thedivine.co.uk)
The Divine is a 5-10 minute walk from Dalston Kingsland, Dalston Junction stations (London Overground). Kingsland Road is a main bus route with the 149, 243, 76 and 67 stopping close to the venue. The nearest stops are Princess May Road just north of The Divine or Shacklewell Lane to the south.
Stairs to the basement floor
There are 17 wide steps with slip-resistant treads down to the lower level with sturdy handrails on either side. If you require further information or need to secure seating etc please email in advance: info@thedivine.co.uk
Enjoy the show!