About the Show

A group of friends gather before their high school reunion. 20 years since graduation.

Autumn 2022 sees a group of friends coming together ahead of their high school reunion, marking two decades since they graduated. Over this period, they've navigated life changes such as parenthood, relocation, and even experiences with warfare.

Despite the passage of time, a subtle presence lingers among them as they reconnect and reminisce about their shared past. Through their conversations, the scars of their school days are easily triggered, revealing the lasting impact of their youth.

Critic Reviews (8)

"It’s a portrait of midlife malaise, but also a subtle meditation on post-Covid life"
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"... too much is discussed and too little is dramatised."
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"...lead me to reflect on the wisdom of revisiting the adolescent past."
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"The usually dazzling writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins doesn’t quite land his mark"
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"...smart dark comedy about millennials hitting middle-age"
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"The Comeuppance is a magnificent drama, truthful and haunting."
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"Play about the miseries of millennials promises more than it delivers"
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"The Comeuppance turns out to be a piece which continually plays tricks with perspective."
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Creative team

Signature Theatre Company

Producer

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Playwright

Eric Ting

Director