The play unfolds beneath an ancient, wide tree, where three Black men hang suspended in a liminal space, sharing the loves and regrets of lives abruptly interrupted. The action is a gut-wrenching, subversive perspective on the legacy of racialised violence in America, with a finely-tuned dialogue that juxtaposes the romantic and the macabre. The characters' conversations are peppered with heartbreaking missed opportunities and tinged with dark humour.

The production is performed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard, who makes her directorial debut with this play. Her script balances gut-wrenching tension with moments of sharp, tender intimacy, as the characters share their experiences and reckon with their fates.

The event takes place at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 20 August 2026 as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. Ticket prices are available on the festival website.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.