I went into Essence not having a clue what to expect, but by the end I came to adore it. We meet these two characters who appear to be polar opposites at the start. But as they get to know one another during the one act play, the shoots of their friendship begin to emerge [...]
After recent legislative change in Northern Ireland, abortion is now legal across the UK. Although there’s been a tidal shift in societal attitudes over time, having an abortion still remains a thorny conversation topic. Pro-life vs Pro-choice. Liberal vs Conservative. Regardless of how reasoned and measured you think your own views may be, you can [...]
‘Father’s Son’ is a new play debuting at the Vault Festival this month by emerging playwright James Morton. This piece takes a look at the effects of unresolved trauma and how toxic behaviours can be passed down through generations. In this interview, James and I discuss his motivations for writing this personal play, the need [...]
Tinted is a one-woman show written by Amy Bethan Evans. Our central character, Laura (Charlotte Eyres), talks through her experience of growing up with a visual impairment, touching on themes including accessibility, societal attitudes towards disability and sexual consent. The piece, creatively directed by Elske Waite, frequently leaps through time. In some scenes, we see [...]
For some, Netflix and Chilling is an uncomplicated way to have someone over to yours for casual sex without the expense of going out on a date first. For others, the suggestion of it is a clear indication that the person you've been messaging on Tinder may not be the catch you hoped for. Without [...]
Mimi Monteith will premiere her second play, 'Sonder', this February at the Bread and Roses Theatre. Before hearing about this play, I don't think I had come across the word 'Sonder' before. After doing a little digging, it turns out the word was first coined by John Koenig as part of his project,' The Dictionary [...]
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