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January 22, 2026

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Malmaison hotel, LondonTheatregoers move from room to room as emotional messiness is laid bare with spirited bridesmaids, painful encounters and ‘call it all off’ nerves

I Do review

TL;DR

  • The play "Dante or Die" is a site-specific show set in a Malmaison hotel, exploring the moments before a wedding.
  • Audience members are divided into groups and move through six different rooms, each representing a different scenario.
  • The show captures the emotional messiness, nerves, and insecurities leading up to the wedding of Georgie and Tunde.
  • Scenarios include interactions between a mother and her unfaithful ex-husband, same-sex passion, and a poignant scene with an elderly couple facing illness.
  • The set design combines corporate hotel decor with personal elements of the characters.
  • The direction allows for stillness, emphasizing emotions conveyed through looks and small gestures.
  • A surreal element is introduced through a cleaner who moves backward through the drama.
  • The play evokes strong emotional connections to most characters by the end.

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