Interview: What brought actor Michael Hurst to tears?

In Other Words is a play that delves into the deeply affecting journey of a couple grappling with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. The story follows Arthur and Jane, who fall in love and share a life filled with music, laughter, and cherished memories. However, as Arthur begins to show signs of Alzheimer’s, their lives are turned upside down. The play poignantly portrays the emotional and psychological toll the disease takes on both Arthur and Jane, exploring themes of love, memory, identity, and resilience.

For the first time ever, celebrated actors and real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst perform together in a two-hander.

In this interview with Andrew Whiteside the acting couple discuss why the wanted to do this play and the reason it brought Michael to tears.