A message from Rafe to you personally, about himself, naturally.

I love nothing more than talking about myself - perhaps you feel the same way yourself? Or maybe not. Anyway I do. Thus I have created a number of theatrical extravaganzas for your pleasure, delight and fascinated bemusement. I can produce any one of these shows at the drop of a hat. You might want to call me so that we can discuss which show would suit you best.

You might like the sound of Middle Age Dating, yes, it's MAD. Or What Broke Brumleigh?! might be more your thing. For a darkly comedic look at the world of health care in the UK, NHS 2020 Vision might be for you.

And new for 2025, I will be presenting Exit Pursued by My Past at the Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham on Wednesday May 7th.

My sister, Florence has kindly deigned to write a description of the delight that is Exit Pursued by My Past.

Here it is. You will note she has the same gift for language as her elder brother.

Exit, Pursued by My Past

Rafe Blackthorne has spent a lifetime dodging disaster, sidestepping scandal, and narrowly avoiding catastrophe—all while looking damn good in a velvet jacket. But now, there’s nowhere left to run.

Exit, Pursued by My Past is a one-man theatrical event that blends razor-sharp wit, gripping storytelling, and a touch of the unexpected. Step into the world of a man who never quite made it… but dressed like he did. With charm, charisma, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor, Rafe takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of his life—auditions gone wrong, romantic entanglements that should never have happened, and a past that just won’t take the hint and stay forgotten.

This is a show where comedy meets drama, where laughter collides with pathos, and where one man faces his reckoning in front of a live audience. Will he triumph? Will he crumble? Or will he simply pour another drink and carry on regardless?

Expect an evening of quick-witted repartee, engaging storytelling, and a performance that will keep you hooked from start to finish. If you love theatre that’s clever, compelling, and just a little bit chaotic, you won’t want to miss Exit, Pursued by My Past.

Join Rafe at the Midlands Arts Centre on May 7th for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Tickets on sale soon from Midlands Arts Centre box office.

This is the showbiz memoir of a man who almost made it. But one thing’s for sure—he’s not going quietly.

Another Rafe Blackthorne masterpiece is:

Middle-Aged Dating: A Survival Guide

Join world champion speaker and “romance veteran” Rafe Blackthorne as he delves into the treacherous, comical world of finding love the second time around. In this tongue-in-cheek one-man show, Rafe offers his sage—if slightly dubious—advice for navigating modern romance in later life, backed by case studies from his own colourful, occasionally disastrous dating history. and don't forget, if you are up for it, you may even take part!

For data protection reasons we cannot reveal the identities of the ladies concerned, but below are cartoon images - created by Rafe's talented sister, Florence, of the three featured characters in this totally, definitely, utterly true tale (according to Rafe).