Emo teen David is a poet, a philosopher, a musical genius. And he’s here to headline Sticky Floors – the coolest under 16s band night in the Bay Area. But when his bandmate doesn't show, will he handle himself with a sense of poise and rationality?

Armed with an electric guitar, a drum kit and an unwavering commitment to rock, David is ready to roll with the very real punches as his best friend literally and figuratively outgrows him. With live renditions of original songs and mid-noughties bangers, this coming-of age character comedy looks at how teenage boys communicate when, like, words are hard.

Developed with the support of Starting Blocks at Camden People’s Theatre and Soho Theatre Labs.

Writer and performer: Laurie Stevens

Dramaturg: Annie Siddons

Hayley et al.: James Stevens

Director (Soho Theatre): Len Gwyn

Co-producers (Edinburgh Fringe): Pierrot Productions & The Project People