Ellen Leslie

Written and performed by Hannah Rose Curtis, My Beautiful Brain! is a fast-paced autobiographical play, following Hannah, a young woman with dyslexia. After spending her childhood constantly losing things, messing up her lefts and rights, and falling behind her peers in school, she is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning difference that can affect executive function, literacy skills, and information processing.

Inspired by true stories from strong women, The Girls Who Made Us is a beautiful play that celebrates the triumphs and setbacks of one woman’s life. After their beloved Auntie Jane passed away, five girls are cleaning out her attic when they find a box of memories addressed to them. After some debate, they open it, and discover that it contains memories of how Jane met all their mums. It is a heart-warming exploration of issues affecting women, and the importance of strong friendships.

Set in the staff room of a care home for adults with learning disabilities, Take Care follows Lilian, Richard, Cassandra, Chloe, Aidan and William through their shift on New Year’s Day. After polite conversation about their holidays and some complaining about the newest team member William’s eccentric ways, they take the residents out for tea to a nearby shopping centre.