#After the end update

Her familiarity with childrenвЂ™s hospitals and heartbreak is evident, but there is more than that on the pages of this book вЂ“ there is survival and hope.ДЇrom the day of judgement in court, the book changes gears and in alternating chapters we see how life would proceed for the family under both outcomes вЂ“ where the judge decides to proceed with palliative care, and where the judge orders an experimental treatment. In 2006, Clare Mackintosh and her husband had to make the devastating decision to turn off their sonвЂ™s life support. However, the inspiration behind the story is more personal. There are similarities here with the Charlie Gard case in London in 2017, where CharlieвЂ™s parents wanted to try an experimental treatment in the USA, however the British courts supported the Great Ormond Street Hospital decision to not allow that and instead begin palliative care. When Max and Pip are unable to agree, Dr Khalili informs them that the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will allocate a guardian for Dylan and appoint a barrister. The first part of the book alternates between Max, Pip and DylanвЂ™s doctor as we journey with them through the terrain of DylanвЂ™s illness, how their life has changed and then the realisation that a decision needs to bemade about DylanвЂ™s treatment. Pip wants her son to be spared of further pain. They each want a different future for their son.В Max is desperate to keep Dylan alive. For the first time, Max and Pip canвЂ™t agree.

The heartbroken parents are advised to accept palliative care for Dylan. Medical advice is that DylanвЂ™s condition is terminal, and if prolonged his quality of life will be diminished. But then their son is diagnosed with a brain tumour and the doctors put the question of his survival into their hands. Max and Pip are the strongest couple you know.

ItвЂ™s heartbreaking territory, but absolutely worth it. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.After the End is a devastating, beautifully written novel about an impossible choice. Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing calling 020 8534 0310. Seats marked withВ an вЂiвЂ™ on the seating plan have a restricted view. Please note that ourВ boxes have a slightly restricted view. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.Д¬urrently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row. Our online booking system doesnвЂ™t allow customers to leave isolated seats.

#After the end update

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