YAWN: A Chronically Fatigued Play

Eat. Sleep. Diarrhoea. Spoons?

A twenty-something woman with a high-flying career is suddenly struck down by the debilitating chronic illness, ME.

Bed bound and thrust into a new world of strange symptoms, she quickly realises just how invisible her illness makes her.

As she searches for answers within a broken healthcare system, she learns more about herself than she could ever have imagined, discovering that sometimes our biggest challenges can be our strongest superpowers.

Inspired by the author’s own farcical experiences over the last two years, YAWN aims to raise awareness of what living with a hidden disability is really like, while delivering a powerful message of hope, with (hopefully) some laughs along the way...

YAWN debuts in London following its premiere at the Cheltenham Fringe Festival in May 2025, where audiences praised the show as “heartfelt and funny in equal measure”, “Very relatable”, and “Educational and entertaining at the same time”.

Cast & Creatives

Writer & Director: Hollie Christian-Brookes

Cast: Hollie Christian-Brookes / Christopher Irvine / Oliver George

Date & Time: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October @7pm

Running Time:  60mins

Content warnings: Age 16+ Chronic Illness, Depression, Strong Language

Latecomers may not be admitted. ​Ticket purchases are non refundable.

Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those who identify as disabled or receive unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.