The world premiere of We’ll Always Have Paris comes to the White Bear Theatre this September – BOOK NOW

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We'll Always Have Paris

Finalist
The Adam, National NZ New Play Award, 2024

The White Bear Theatre, 2026 (World premiere)

Haunted by the happy ending she never had, cinema usher and aspiring screenwriter Ginny must confront heartbreak—and Hollywood—as she tries to rebuild her life following the death of her fiancé. We'll Always Have Paris is a rebellious romcom about love, loss, and starting over in your forties.

15 September - 3 October at the White Bear Theatre, London
Directed by Kay Brattan.
Cast: Miranda Colmans, Eliza Williams, Cyril Blake

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REVIEWS

★★★★ "A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL exploration of love, loss, and growth.” “This is a play that successfully hits every emotional note any good rom-com needs.”
All That Dazzles

★★★★ "Tasteful contrast between the atmosphere and the action is what allows Kalburgi’s writing to exist as more than just another cheesy rom-com, but rather a WITTY AND COMPELLING bit of theatre that is as heartwarming as it is hard-hitting.”
The Recs

"Refreshing to see a play that doesn’t hurry pell-mell to its conclusion.”
The Review Hub

★★★★ “THE PLAY IS EXQUISITE.” “We’ll Always Have Paris is an exceptional piece of pub theatre that brings Hollywood romance to life onstage.” “Paul Kalburgi’s script is as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming.”
A Young(ish) Perspective

★★★★ "A LOT FOR MOVIE LOVERS TO ENJOY... give the multiplex a miss this time – opt for a more realistic rom-com instead."
London Theatre Reviews

★★★ “It is a SMART AND FUNNY script that knows when to pull back and offer an emotional kick.”
Lou Reviews

★★★ “EXCELLENT DIALOGUE” “Paul Kalburgi doesn’t miss a trick.”
Everything Theatre

Paul Kalburgi: We'll Always Have Paris
ThisWeek Culture, September 2026

Jessica Holt talks to Finchley Playwright
The Archer, September 2026

Staged Readings, February 2025

Bespoke Plays supported the development of We’ll Always Have Paris with two staged readings at The Union Theatre, directed by Mimi Collins, with the following cast: Lisa Depuis, Malcolm Jeffries, and Sally Vanderpump. Stage directions were read by Cindy Evans.

★★★★ The script absolutely zings. It’s full of a beautiful charm and soft humour!
"It’s witty, thoughtful and absolutely charming, and already feeling like it’s ready to make the move to a full production sooner rather than later."
Everything Theatre

DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY

R&D Workshop, May 2024
A two-day development workshop took place at Theatre Deli, directed by Scott Le Crass, with the following cast: Dani Arlington, Malcolm Jeffries, and Sibylla Meienberg.

The Adam New Play Award, April 2024
We'll Always Have Paris was selected as a finalist for The Adam, New Zealand's national new play award. An excerpt of the first draft of the play was read at the official ceremony at the Circa Theatre, Wellington.