A lot of the time, we don’t even realise the psychological or emotional turmoil that we’re in – often hiding behind distractions to fight away the pain. The bonds we form around us a vital factor in possibly exploring this further and healing. Delving into this further with production I Was Kinda the Bad Guy, Jaz Johnson delivers a brooding drama very honestly exploring the impact of intervention and receiving a mental health diagnosis both on the individual and those around them. The topic of mental health the sole purpose of the piece which, perfectly pitched to a Gen Z demographic.

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On Sunday 28th May 2023, the results of the Turkish general elections were revealed. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of right wing party ‘Justice and Development’ securing his position as Turkey’s 12th president which he has held for 20 years now. His opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the centre left ‘Republican People’s Party’ seen as a genuine rival but losing out to Erdogan’s 52.1% victory. A commentary on the many years of political unrest leading up to this year’s final result, Turkish native Betal presents Goodbye Erdogan – political theatre at its purest.

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A city situated in Central China’s Hubei province, Wuhan is the largest and most populous within Hubei –  China’s capital for a short period in the late 1920s, the city would go on to serve as the country’s wartime capital in 1937 during WWII. To this day, the city holding a powerful influence within various arenas within Central China including the political and economical. Born in Wuhan in the 90s, comic Moni Zhang shares her experiences of home, family and school before making the move to study abroad in Germany in her stand up show Moni Zhang: Child From Wuhan.

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A superpower I’m sure many would wish to have, the concept of invisibility has captured the imaginations of many. Originally published in 1897, H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man has done just this – the tale following scientist Griffin’s discovery of how to make himself invisible, this starting off a chain of events that lead to life changing circumstances before his true form is revealed. Inspired by the work of Wells, AKIMBO present No One, a supernatural thriller taking us on an unpredictable journey of the metaphysical.

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In 2016, the world’s first social humanoid robot named SOPHIA was activated, developed in Hong Kong, SOPHIA would go on to part take in various interviews across the globe, which as you can imagine caused further intrigue. Inspired by where we’re currently at within our fourth Industrial Revolution, K&A present Am I A Robot?, which forms part of Brighton Fringe’s Dutch Season.

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Defined as a pensive sadness, the feeling of melancholy can feel isolating, numbing. A state of mind rarely discussed openly, it can feel never ending. An exploration of melancholy and what it looks and feels like, duo DeRonde/Deroo present Amsterdam Best of Fringe Award winning show After the Echo, described as a ‘glittery ode to melancholy’, the show forms part of Brighton Fringe’s Dutch Season.

Courtesy of Joshua Walter.

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OCD is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, with symptoms usually starting to appear during early adulthood (NHS). Exploring this further, alongside his dealing with depression, Ant Lightfoot presents Am I A Terrible Person?

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A neurodegenrative disease that witnesses the patient’s condition progressively worsen over a steady period of time, Alzheimer’s Disease impacts memory, language, can cause disorientation and behavioural issues amongst other symptoms. Highlighting the impact of this devastating condition within a mother-daughter dynamic, Kate Maravan presents The Old House.

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Commutes are a fascinating part of a journey, how we use that time varying from person to person. Tapping into this intriguing part of our routine, writer Ben Worth presents Open Return, an online drama bringing the experiences of two women, initially strangers, on their commute – to the fore.

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