Dan is cool, clever and smart. A talented, creative “lovely boy” with a passion for helping others who’s always on the side of the underdog. Everyone loves Dan and at 16, he has plans, plenty of them – just losing his life isn’t one of them.

I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die is the story of Dan, a popular South London schoolboy, who took ecstasy at an illegal rave, and tragically died as a result. This powerful and emotionally-charged play, tells the true story of what happened to Dan, the choices he made and the impact on his family and friends – all told in their own words, from tragedy to redemption.

Don’t miss Mark Wheeller’s beautifully-written play and Octopus Dream’s acclaimed production, touring to theatres across the country for the first time.

I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die is a verbatim play told through the words of Daniel’s family and friends. The play allows Dan’s story to be told by the people who loved him and knew him the best, his family and friends.

Post show Q & A:  After the performance on Friday 16 June, the cast will be joined on stage by Fiona & Tim Spargo-Mabbs, Dan’s parents and founders of the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation drug education charity. Along with questions to the cast, Fiona & Tim will take questions about the play, their son Dan and the important work of their drug education charity the DSM Foundation, which has been instrumental in changing the landscape around drug education across the UK. This event is open to all who have attended that evening’s performance.

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