FEBRUARY, 1964. NEW YORK CITY.
Beatlemania has swept the world. Trapped in the eye of the hurricane, John Lennon finds himself unexpectedly alone with manager Brian Epstein. Away from the screaming crowds and flashing cameras, the two men wrestle with the weight of fame and the pressures of expectation - where confronting ambition, trust, and desire could threaten to tear everything apart...
Of All These Friends and Lovers is a speculative piece exploring the relationship between John Lennon of The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein. While the events depicted in the play are fictional, they are rooted in well-documented historical context and extensive research into the lives, personalities, and cultural circumstances surrounding both men.
Old Fruit Jar Productions in association with The Hope Street Theatre presents Of All These Friends and Lovers.
The Hope Street Theatre (Liverpool)
August 2026