Late-in-life love hits Victoria stage with Frank and Percy

Two men meet while walking their dogs, and from that small moment, a friendship begins to grow.

That’s the premise of Frank and Percy, the latest production from Attitude Theatre, which brings the British play to Victoria for its Canadian premiere later this month.

Written by Ben Weatherill, Frank and Percy first hit the stage in 2023 at the Royal Windsor Theatre in the U.K., starring Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam.

The story follows two retired men who strike up an unexpected bond while walking their dogs on Hampstead Heath.

What begins as casual conversation turns into something more profound, a late-in-life romance that explores companionship, vulnerability, and identity with warmth and humour.

For director Tony Cain, the story’s themes felt universal.

“When I first heard about