Solo
The Writing Room showcase for Summer 2022.
About the work
The Writing Room: Solo This event sets the bar for striking new work that leaves no stone unturned as Writing Room members step into the spotlight with these brave and revelatory solo pieces.
Mentored and developed by Lisle Turner Directed by Claire Coaché Produced by Estelle van Warmelo.
Performances
4th July 2022
The Courtyard Studio Theatre
Ghosted
By Ellie Davies
After a month of being ghosted, Jess’s ex turns up at her door ready to apologise. But is Jess ready to forgive her.
What do I have to say for myself
By Morgan Martin
A woman wants to tell her story but is confronted by the harshest critic she could ever imagine.
I Had to Sit Down
By Geoffrey Young
Close-to-the surface emotion and embarrassment left me with a feeling of dread instead of deep pride and achievement… today of all days.
Seen But Not Heard
By Gill Parsons
In deepest rural Oxfordshire a child sits waiting for her parents to arrive. She neither understands when, or even if, she will ever go home again.
The Stranger
By Jacqueline Carwardine
A female soldier meets a stranger whilst on exercises in a field in North Germany. The fleeting encounter leaves a memory that would last forever.
Bear Hunt
By Lyndsay Maples
Sally relives the ight when she and her big sister took refuge with the Three Bears: a night that changed her forever, but not in the way she hoped.
Blind Faith
By Samuelson Obigbesan
During an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Junior realises he’s going blind. His real worry is telling his parents. They believe in miracles.
From Herbert and the Chicks
By Lucy Arden
1922 Herbert Armstrong is hung for poisoning his wife. 1995 an 80-year-old woman tries to convince a Hay Festival crowd that history was wrong.
The Hunt
By Margaret Murphy-O’Connor
As part of her trauma therapy, a mother visits her daughter’s school. She finds herself forced to confront a group of school mums about the tragic outcome of their children’s behaviour.
Elizabeth, Wife of Samuel
By Jordan-Alicia Todd
Waking in agony on a winter’s night 1664, Elizabeth finds herself alone, reflecting on the deterioration of her marriage and resolves to confront her husband.
Mother of Pearls
By Judy Woodfield
In a moment of rejection the joy of feeling cherished is ripped form Robert in an action that brings about irreversible consequences.
Catching Wasps
By Liz Bell
Trapped in a nightmare situation, Alice chose a deadly means of escape. Years later, she believes her actions were justified - but what do you think?
Cast/ crew
Performed by Lucy Arden, Mark Gillespie, Mary Traharne, Amy Sheridan
Mentored and developed by Lisle Turner
Directed by Claire Coaché
Produced by Estelle van Warmelo
Designed by Carl Davies
Lighting by Ben Hughes
Production Assistant Ellie Lea