We’re going nowhere.

Jem, an aspiring playwright living in Notting Hill, has just been dumped by his girlfriend. He dreams of fame and acclaim but, after years of struggle, is still no closer to achieving either. And, just when he thinks things can’t get worse, the career of his best friend and fellow playwright begins to take off . . .

Set in London and Edinburgh, Meet Me Under the Westway is a painfully funny and acutely observed account of modern friendships and ambitions. Straight-talking, fresh and extremely entertaining, Stephen Thompson’s novel joyfully captures the relationships of the young(ish) and irresponsible.

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The new novel by the author of
Toy Soldiers

‘Stephen Thompson’s best book. Read it.’
Nik Cohn

‘A funny, evocative, authentic account of a struggling playwright’s rise from obscurity to semi-obscurity. Brilliant.’
Joe Penhall