MA Acting
14:30 - 16:30
Student Production
East 15’s MA Acting cohort share the green shoots of exciting new work. These entirely original pieces have been created by MA actors working solo and in ensemble companies over an intensive three weeks.
Woman = mother
Fall in love, get married, have babies… throughout history the role of women has been synonymous with becoming a mother.
But how much does the capacity for motherhood really impact the life of the modern woman?
Two polars bears trapped on a lonely iceberg are tormented by a manipulative artic skua, who wants nothing more than for them to give up for his own personal gain. Can they overcome their circumstances and their own fears when their world is melting?
A group of women, also known as “whores, dykes, and strays”, get ready to celebrate the turn of the decade in their Earl’s Court flat. Amidst the coke and chaos, each woman fights to be visible in a world in which they are not seen.
The corporate world seems far away when you shop online, but are we so different to the CEOs as we think? Reports of the shocking working conditions at warehouses emerge daily, yet we still continue to use them. Do we really favour convenience over human rights?
A group of desperate characters embark on a mission to steal from the Queen's private ATM. When things go awry will they come apart at the seams? You never know who you can trust.
Content Warnings:
This selection of new plays will feature adult themes and some scenes that could be triggering.
Please refer to our programmes for more details of the individual plays.