Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom at 10 years old. He had made it down to the final two contenders for the coveted role of Harry Potter but narrowly missed out.
Fast forward to the present day and Martin, now an adult, is getting ready to begin the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates through the whirlwind of emotions, Martin is reminded of that pivotal moment in his distant past and struggles to move himself beyond imagining what his life could have been.
Second Best is a poignant yet playful new comedy at Riverside Studios that touches on near-misses, fate, and the long and winding paths that life takes. It explores the lasting ache of almost touching fame and fortune and the hope and humour that comes when our dreams remain marginally just out of reach. Second Best is a story about the unique and tender moments that shape us, and will relate to anyone who has ever pondered about a road not taken, and whether the other path would have been as glittering as it looks from the outside.