Us- A Play By David Persiva

“If you could go back and know about all of me... everything - every single thing that you know now... would you still have offered me that beer?”

“I sometimes don’t know if I want to punch you or kiss you “ 

An exploration of the initial stages of a relationship vs the latter part, ‘Us’, is a tender observation of this relatable facet of Life. ‘Us’ is a tale of love, heartbreak, hope and devastation within a single relationship.

Exploring the differences between the first half hour and last half hour of a relationship, Processing the various stages of love is perhaps one of the most important things that will happen within our lives. 

‘Us’ is a tale of love, heartbreak, hope and devastation within a single relationship. Exploring the differences between the first half hour and last half hour of a relationship, Processing the various stages of love is perhaps one of the most important things that will happen within our lives.

Confronted with the realities of navigating a romantic relationship, truths are laid bare - the person you’d initially paired up with, or thought you knew, years down the line, is someone you no longer see yourself growing old with.

‘Us’ swings through the motions of a duo we’re all too familiar with. An exploration of the initial stages of a relationship vs the latter part, ‘Us’ ,is a tender observation of this relatable facet of life. The debut production of Us premiered at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington to critical acclaim across the board and sell out shows.

Director - Eklavey Kashyap.
Playwright- David Persiva.
Performers - Eklavey Kashyap and Bishakha Thapa
Creative producer - Abhishek Giri
Lights.
Produced By - Snob

ABOUT SNOB Snob is more than just a craft beer company. 
Snob is a platform for creativity, culture, and self-expression. We aim to collaborate with indie artists, musicians, theater performers, and creators to bring unique performances and content under the Snob name. 

Our first such venture is Us by David Persiva, a theater production set to be performed at G5A on March 22nd. At Snob, we believe that beer is an experience that brings people together, sparks conversations, and fuels artistic expression. Whether through a meticulously brewed pint or a captivating performance, we are here to change the game, one bold creation at a time. About Eklavey Kashyap Eklavey Kashyap trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a degree in Acting (M.A). He also did a residency at the Shakespeare's Globe. He has extensively worked in the UK and India with prestigious companies like Dundee Rep Theatre (UK), Bard in the Botanics (UK), The Company Theatre (India). Stage and Screen Credits: Oor Wullie (UK), As you like it (UK), Three Chord and the Truth (Edinburgh Fringe) Along with the stage Eklavey works on screen with credits like - College Romance (TVF), CAT (Netflix), Sam Bahadur, Code M, Taylor’s Version, T&F, Sapne Vs Everyone.

Performer:
Bishaka Thapa is a self-taught actor with experience in both theatre and screen. Her work spans multiple acclaimed productions, showcasing her versatil. Her work demonstrates versatility, dedication, and a deep passion for storytelling, making her a dynamic performer in both mediums. Theatre credits Ak various productions- go with the flow , the verdict Aadin productions - proof Asmita theatre group - manto ki kahaniya, Aashad ka ek din Screen Credits Mithya directed by Rohan Sippy Broken but beautiful season 3 directed by Priyanka Ghose , criminal justice season 3 directed by Rohan sippy , Sana directed by Sudhanshu saria Upcoming - Dorjelling produced by Rising Sun Films Misfits - directed by Rohan Sippy 

Writer:
David Persiva is a writer, actor and musician from London. David’s debut play US first received an industry table read in January 2022, performed by Jessica Brown Findlay and Alfred Enoch. A fringe production opened in February 2022 to critical acclaim and received a revival 6 months later. The production received a standing ovation award nomination. For screen, David is a regular writer for Anna Barbara Films in Los Angeles, including story contributions to their upcoming comedy feature film HOW TO MAKE HER CHEAT starring John Cleese. Theatre credits as an actor include: Twelfth Night and King Lear (The Minack Theatre, Cornwall); Olly’s Prison and Blood Wedding (The National Theatre of Malta); As You Like It and The Roaring Girl (Shakespeare’s Globe/Royal Conservatoire of Scotland); The Witch of Edmonton and Scorched (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). Television and film credits include: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (Amazon/Film4), Kiss Me First (CH4/Netflix); The Lost Pirate Kingdom (Netflix) Dixi3: Game of Dixi and Dixi4: Friends4ever (CBBC). David released his first album ‘Lessons’ on all major platforms in 2022.