Freedom has only ever meant Love. And life lived without loveIs not life enough. Chess is in prison. Facing a lengthy sentence, her cell mate, Serena, becomes her soul mate.But when Serena is given parole, Chess faces total isolation. Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for a reason to love music again.She finds a powerful voice in Chess. But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past.Featuring Kae Tempest's trademark lyrical fireworks and live music, this is a story of love and redemption.Hopelessly Devoted received its world premiere on 19 September 2013 at the DOOR, Birmingham Rep, co-produced by Paines Plough and Birmingham Rep.It toured the UK again in 2014.