Scratch Night No.8
Date: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Time: 7pm- 10pm
Location: ACE Hackney Unit 4, Bohemia Place, London, E8 1DU.
The Writers' Corner is back again! This time to celebrate love and all its varying forms! During this show you will see 10-15 minute extracts from new pieces of work created by writers from the global majority followed by a Q&A with all the writers.
The night will feature scripts that are all in the early stages of development.
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About the show
The Writers' Corner is back again for our second IN PERSON scratch night at Ace Hackney!
The theme of this night is LOVE! You'll see short shows reflect this concept and its varying forms; from a story about a family dealing with the loss of a loved one to a piece reflecting on a domme's journey to finding someone to adore her and to adore back. All the pieces are in early stages of development, performed by some amazingly talented actors!
This event gives writers a chance to see how their stories get brought to life in front of a live audience. After the performances there will be a Q&A with all the writers.
Schedule for the night
ACT 1
SHOPPING DAYS by Colette Cullen
Bernie wants to move things forward in her relationship with Ann by spending their first Christmas together but gets way more than she bargained for when she mentions the ‘C’ word.
-Age Guidance: N/A
-Content Warning: Brief mentioning of suicide, death/grief and domestic/intimate violence
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ACT 2
AIBU by Danny Dice
Is it ever acceptable to expect sex in a long-term relationship? When does sexual expectation constitute abuse? What if two people have very different needs? Why do we seek validation online? AIBU is about a prolific Mumsnetter who questions her relationship with her husband by posting her issues online.
-Age Guidance: 14+
-Content Warning: References to sexual harassment, abuse, violence and rape
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ACT 3
GIANT STEPS by Meryl Griffiths
Tired, cold, hungry and running late will she be ready for her husband to go into hospital for an operation? And what will she do while she waits?
-Age Guidance: 16+
-Content Warning: Death/grief