During his recent trip to the UK to attend the Oxford Literary Festival, The Minister for Culture and Tourism, The Hon Christian Santos GMD MP, took the opportunity to attend the London premiere of Slippery by Gibraltarian playwright Louis Emmitt-Stern, in a show of support for the Rock’s growing creative talent on the international stage.

Held at the Omnibus Theatre, the premiere of this Tony Craze Award winning play marked a significant milestone for the writer, bringing an intimate and contemporary story of love, loss and reconnection to audiences in the UK capital. The Minister’s presence underlined the Government’s continued commitment to promoting Gibraltar’s cultural exports and supporting local artists achieving success abroad.

Slippery has already drawn strong critical attention following its debut. Critics have praised it as an “impeccably acted, stylishly written” two-hander exploring themes of addiction, regret and grief, while other reviews highlight its emotional depth and the compelling chemistry between its cast, describing it as a poignant and layered examination of relationships and loss. The reinforces Emmitt-Stern’s reputation as a rising voice in contemporary theatre, with the play now nominated for the Fringe Theatre Awards.

Speaking after the performance, Minister Santos congratulated Emmitt-Stern on his success, noting that his achievements continue to raise Gibraltar’s cultural profile internationally and inspire the next generation of local creatives.

The London run of Slippery runs until 11th April.