Flushed - A play by Catherine Cranfield (M14)
Flushed is a current project by some OA's. Catherine (M14) has written and directed a play called Flushed, which has previously received a bursary award, allowing it to be performed at Manchester's 53Two Theatre; In this run, Toni Ward (B13) was the assistant director.
They are now looking towards their next two big projects. They will be performing at 53Two once again for a two night run on 15th&16th July, as part of the Greater Manchester Fringe. As well as this they will be performing for the full run of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with Underbelly. We will be performing every day of the festival (3rd-27th August), save the 15th, at Belly Laugh on Cowgate at 3:40pm. Phoebe Gibby (B15) will be assistant directing on these upcoming projects.
Throughout these projects they have been working with the Daisy Network, a wonderful charity who helps sufferers with Premature Menopause. The play is a comedy, all set in various female bathrooms, and looks at the relationship of two sisters, yet more specifically it deals with the diagnosis of Premature Menopause in young women. The Daisy Network are the only UK charity who deals specifically with this issue, and so some incredible work around the country to help women suffering from this often overlooked diagnosis. In May they were asked to perform the piece at 'Daisy Day', an annual medical conference held in London at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, to an audience comprised mainly of women who suffer from the condition. The whole day was the most humbling, and incredible experience, and it was a real privilege to be there. For more information about The Daisy Network click the following link:
https://www.daisynetwork.org.uk/
The play is produced by Catherine's theatre company, Theatre Unlocked, which was created by Catherine, Elis Shotton, and an incredible team of OA's, with Toni (B13) and Phoebe (B15) Assistant Directing, and Rose De Castellane (M13) producing for the Edinburgh Fringe.
If you would like to find out more head over to Theatre Unlocked website/twitter/instagram/fundraiser page!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theatreunlocked?lang=en-gb
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Website: https://theatreunlocked.weebly.com/
Fundraiser page: https://www.gofundme.com/flushedtheplay