Andrew Bovell’s contemporary family drama will be performed at the Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon from Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June.
Abingdon Drama Club will bring Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know To Be True to the Unicorn Theatre this June, in a Pride Month staging that explores family, identity, acceptance and the limits of unconditional love.
The contemporary drama follows Bob and Fran Price, parents who have spent their lives raising four children and building what appears to be a settled family life. As those children move further into adulthood, long-held expectations begin to shift and the family is forced to confront truths it has avoided.
The production runs from Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June, with performances at 7.30pm each evening at the Unicorn Theatre, Checker Walk, Abingdon.
At a glance
What: Things I Know To Be True by Andrew Bovell
Who: Abingdon Drama Club
When: Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June 2026, 7.30pm
Where: Unicorn Theatre, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB
Tickets: £15, £12 concessions
Booking: Via Abingdon Drama Club or The Bookstore, 15 Bury Street, Abingdon
Seating: Unreserved
What is Things I Know To Be True about?
Things I Know To Be True is a family drama about love, loyalty and the difficulty of letting people become themselves.
At the centre of the play are Bob and Fran Price, a working couple who have invested their hopes in their four adult children. The story is told through the perspectives of the siblings, each trying to define their own life beyond the expectations and emotional pull of home.
The play moves between tenderness, humour and painful honesty as the Price family’s private tensions come into view. It asks what parents owe their children, what children owe their parents, and whether love can survive when understanding is tested.
Why the Pride Month timing matters
Abingdon Drama Club said it is particularly proud to stage the play during Pride Month because the story engages with gender identity and the experience of coming out as transgender within a family setting.
The production approaches those themes through the wider story of a family responding to change. Rather than presenting identity as a separate issue, the play places it within everyday family life: around kitchens, gardens, arguments, loyalties and the wish to be seen clearly by the people closest to us.
That makes the timing significant for local audiences. Pride Month is often marked through celebration and visibility, but this production also offers space for reflection, empathy and conversation about what acceptance can look like inside families.
A contemporary drama in an intimate Abingdon venue
The Unicorn Theatre is one of Abingdon’s most distinctive performance spaces, set within the historic Abbey Buildings off Checker Walk. Its intimate layout should suit a play built around close family relationships, private revelations and emotional detail.
Audiences should note that the theatre is inside an old building with steps and changes of level. Abingdon Drama Club advises anyone who would like to attend in a wheelchair, or who wants to discuss access before booking, to contact the club in advance.
Performance details
| Date | Time | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 7.30pm | Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon | £15, £12 concessions |
| Thursday 18 June 2026 | 7.30pm | Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon | £15, £12 concessions |
| Friday 19 June 2026 | 7.30pm | Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon | £15, £12 concessions |
| Saturday 20 June 2026 | 7.30pm | Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon | £15, £12 concessions |
How to get there
The Unicorn Theatre is in Checker Walk, close to Abingdon town centre. Drivers are advised to use OX14 3JD for Abbey Close car park, while those walking from the bus stop or town car parks should use OX14 3JB.
Abingdon Abbey Buildings advises that buses from Oxford to Abingdon take about 20 minutes, with the venue around five minutes’ walk from the town centre bus stop. Nearby parking options include Abbey Close, Stert Street and car parks across the river, though availability may vary.
About Abingdon Drama Club
Abingdon Drama Club is a registered charity founded in 1944. The club stages productions in Abingdon, runs drama classes for young people aged 12 to 16, and welcomes people interested in performing, backstage work and production support.
The club says members do not have to act to get involved, with volunteers also supporting set design, lighting, costume, front-of-house and other work behind the scenes.
FAQs
When is Things I Know To Be True on in Abingdon?
The play runs from Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June 2026, with performances at 7.30pm each evening.
Where is the production being staged?
It is being staged at the Unicorn Theatre, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £15, with concessions at £12. Abingdon Drama Club also lists a group discount for bookings of 10 or more.
Is seating reserved?
No. Abingdon Drama Club says tickets are sold as unreserved seating.
Is the venue accessible?
The Unicorn Theatre is in a historic building with steps and awkward changes of level. Anyone with access questions should contact Abingdon Drama Club before booking.
Why is the Pride Month timing relevant?
The play includes themes of gender identity and coming out as transgender within a family setting. Abingdon Drama Club says the Pride Month staging is intended to encourage empathy, reflection and conversation around identity, acceptance and love.
