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Retford Little Theatre presents

The Unfriend

PlayEnglish · 2025 · Retford, GB-NTT, United Kingdom

Direction: Keri Duffy

Lighting design: Cody McGinty

Description

About this production

Retford Little Theatre staged Steven Moffat’s The Unfriend from 22 to 27 September 2025. Keri Duffy directed the production, with Jooli Atkins playing Elsa Jean Krakowski.

Press

In the press

NODAEnglish

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The action was very slick and speedy with pacy dialogue just managing to stay the right side of farce.
— Julie Addison, NODA

Summary by Stageify

NODA show report on Retford Little Theatre's The Unfriend, performed on 24 September 2025. The reviewer describes a quick-moving black comedy about a polite British couple trying to be rid of an unwelcome American guest, and praises the cast, the detailed set and costumes, and the direction. NODA show reports carry no rating.

Credit: Julie Addison / NODA · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • Best Director
    NODA East Midlands Awards2026
    Keri Duffy
    Nominated
  • Best Individual Performance In A Play
    NODA East Midlands Awards2026
    Jooli Atkins as Elsa Jean Krakowski
    Nominated
  • Best Play
    NODA East Midlands Awards2026
    Nominated
Run

Show dates

Previously played
22
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Mon
2025
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23
SEP
Tue
2025
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24
SEP
Wed
2025
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25
SEP
Thu
2025
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26
SEP
Fri
2025
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27
SEP
Sat
2025
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