Is destiny predetermined, or is there a way to break free? Best friends Devonte, Paul, Tunde, and Salim stand on the brink of adulthood as they prepare to graduate from college. But just as they begin to chart their futures, a shocking event shatters their world, forcing them to grapple with society’s expectations, their sense of belonging, and the roles they are expected to play. As their brotherhood is put to the test, each of them must make life-altering choices that will shape their futures forever.

One Way Out is the dynamic and emotionally charged debut play by Montel Douglas—an intimate and thought-provoking coming-of-age story that delves into identity, belonging, and resilience. Set in an evolving South London, where youth clubs disappear and gentrification threatens to erase communities, the play highlights the power of cross-cultural friendships and the enduring influence of young British Caribbeans confronting the legacy of the Windrush crisis.

At its heart, One Way Out is a moving exploration of home, brotherhood, and the universal quest for something as simple—and meaningful—as a patty.