Dear Mum
A young woman talks to her dead mother for an hour. Don’t worry, it’s fun!
On a quest to dissect her grief and understand her depression, Sofia takes us through her roaring twenties. Nothing big, just questioning her life choices, religious upbringing and overall sanity. She lost her mother to cancer but was that all she lost?
Exploring difficult themes of death and melancholy, this play tells the story of how we carry the past with us through our lives, whether we want to or not, and how difficult it can be to let go. Especially when you don’t know what you need to let go of.
Written and performed by Sofia Fogelqvist, this story is based on her own experience of loss and grief. Directed by Emily Hutt, Sofia brings life to her memories and guides us through all stages of grieving and mental health struggles, with many breaks for laughter. Because if you don’t laugh, you cry.
Cast & Creatives
Writer: Sofia Fogelqvist
Director: Emily Hutt
Date & Time: Saturday 27th September @5:30pm
Running Time: 55mins
Content warnings: Age 16+ Includes themes of grief, mental health, suicidal thoughts and sex.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
Venue
Venue: The Glitch
The Glitch is a vibrant artsy café & bar and unique creative space in the heart of Waterloo, created by VAULT Creative Arts, producers of VAULT Festival. Good coffee, cheeesy toasties, cold beers, delicious cocktails and the most welcoming staff. It’s the perfect place to meet with friends, work in comfort, or relax admiring local artworks. As the evening draws in, the space morphs into a lively bar with intimate nights of comedy, theatre, music, spoken word, and special one-off events and parties. A unique space with plenty of atmosphere that’s open and inclusive to all. Queer-friendly and proudly a safe space for the LGBTQIA community, with many events led by or created for queer people.
The Theatre is downstairs at The Glitch with a capacity of 54 and versitle set-up. Ideal for theatre, comedy, experimental, cabaret and WIP shows. Full tech spec cab be viewed here
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