BOLDtext, Miriam Edwards, Greg Hobbs

Staged readings of 4 exciting new short plays at The REP

What happens when things in your head aren’t what they’re supposed to be? Or what if they are and it’s everyone else who has the problem?

This autumn BOLDtext Playwrights Stephen Jackson, Vanessa Oakes, Julia Wright and Sayan Kent return to Open Door at The REP on 26th September and focus the dramatic microscope on mental health.

‘14 Across’ by Stephen Jackson

A hoarder’s house is stacked to the rafters – but what lies beneath it all?

‘Mademoiselle F’ by Vanessa Oakes

Mademoiselle F can't stop thinking about polar bears.

“sometimes to control my thoughts i stand on one leg... i find holding onto a chair i can stand on one leg for hours... it is exhausting... “

‘Obligation’ by Julia Wright

Ellie reluctantly visits her dad in hospital. She's not in a forgiving mood but decides to give it a go.

‘Reflection Perfection’ by Sayan Kent

So you fall in love, feels good. In the pool of love. Deeper and deeper until it drowns you.