Zoe on Dan:
What were you hoping for?
An interesting person, a good laugh, and some good theatre.
First impressions?
Positive, felt quite at ease. Neither of us ran away, so that was good.
What did you drink in The Cut Bar and was it a good place for pre-theatre mingling?
We both went for wine, white for me. The Cut is great pre-show - lively, buzzing atmosphere.
What did you talk about before the show?
Mainly acting - we're both actors, figures!
Any awkward moments?
Selfie-taking was a bit of an ordeal, not big on selfies in any context. Also, probably finding out he has my ex on Snapchat...
Describe him/her in 3 words.
Genuinely nice guy.
What did you think of #YVDream and was it a good date night play?
Definitely the darkest, dirtiest Dream I've seen. Good for discussion, probably not for romance.
Did you stay on after the show to discuss?
We did indeed, over a Midsummer-themed cocktail. Got a bit distracted by Ben Whishaw at the bar at one point.
If you could change one thing about the date, what would it be?
Nothing really, had a great time overall.
Rate the date using as many emojis as you like.
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Would you meet again? (Romantically/as friends/as theatre companions)
Sure, he made a great theatre buddy.
Dan on Zoe:
What were you hoping for?
Spellbinding theatre and perhaps spellbinding company
First impressions?
She seemed pretty chilled at meeting a random stranger! Also lovely eyes.
What did you drink in The Cut Bar and was it a good place for pre-theatre mingling?
I had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and she had a glass of white. There's a great atmosphere to the place whilst also feeling cozy and intimate, kudos to whoever designed the warm low lighting.
What did you talk about before the show?
As we're both actors conversation inevitably circled towards that. The difficulties of the Edinburgh fringe. Post- drama school life.
Any awkward moments?
Conversation flowed pretty easy but I did feel embarrassed after catching sight of my terrible red wine lips in the bathroom mirror.
Describe her in 3 words.
Witty, intelligent, composed.
What did you think of #YVDream and was it a good date night play?
I enjoyed the bold choices that were made but it is a very dark version of the play that doesn't leave you optimistic about love and romance so maybe not! On the other hand all the mud on stage leaves you feeling a bit dirty so there is that....
Did you stay on after the show to discuss?
Yes, we grabbed a couple of cocktails in the bar upstairs. I'd recommend the Peckham Pelican.
If you could change one thing about the date, what would it be?
Would have chosen white instead of red wine.
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🍷🍹🎟☂🦆🐜🐙🌷☄️☃️
Would you meet again? (Romantically/as friends/as theatre companions)
She's the first person I've met whose even a more avid theatre goer than me. Would definitely meet again for theatre trips and speculating on how much washing the stage manager has to do.
Zoe and Dan met at The Cut Bar & Restaurant before watching A Midsummer Night's Dream, running at the Young Vic until 1 April. Find our more about the show here, or let us know if you want us to carry on with #YVBlindDate and would apply yourself: marketing@youngvic.org.
