The UK/European Premiere of America’s most prolific living playwright: Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, ‘Dear Louise’ will play at London’s Arcola Theatre from 2 April – 2 May 2026.
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Making its UK premiere, from two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Crazy For You; Lend Me a Tenor), Dear Jack, Dear Louise is a warm, witty and deeply moving portrait of two people kept apart by war, finding love against the odds.
The Story
When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, it sparks an unlikely correspondence that will change their lives forever.
Jack is a military doctor and US Army Captain stationed in Oregon, earnest and duty-bound. Louise is an aspiring actress and dancer in New York, brimming with sparkle and big-city dreams. What begins as one letter soon turns into hundreds.
Inspired by the meeting of Ludwig’s own parents, this joyful and profoundly moving play reminds us that even in the darkest chapters of history, the heart still finds a way to write its own story.
The romcom to end all romcoms – based on the true story of his parent’s relationship!
Directed by Simon Reade (previous Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic).
The Cast
Eva Feiller (The Crown)
Preston Nyman (Mufasa: The Lion King)
Tickets on sale now (from just £12)
Additional Information
Running time
1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Age guidance
10+
Access Performances
Captioned performance
Wed 29 Apr 7.30pm
Relaxed performance
Sat 25 Apr 3pm
