Navigating loss is a facet of life we’re often unprepared for, the experience one confronted differently by everyone. The loss of a partner one that leaves you heartbroken, an incomplete love that leaves a relationship unfinished and with plenty of ‘what ifs?’ Contemplating this reality in her latest play ‘Squeak’, writer Francesca Mepham returns with an update on her 2024 work which premiered at the Lion and Unicorn Pub Theatre as part of a festival of scratch readings. Since then, she’s adapted her ghost story play – about a couple’s day today post grief into a full length play, broadening the world initially established before. Ahead of the reading, to take place on Tuesday 29th September at the Drayton Arms Pub Theatre, Francesca tells us more about exploring the play’s narrative further, what she’s learned from developing the play and what audiences can expect from the reading.
Hi Fran, you’ll be returning with a rehearsed reading of your latest play ‘Squeak’ at the Drayton Arms Pub Theatre on Tuesday 29th September. How are you feeling ahead of the reading?
On Sunday 13th July, we’ll be celebrating 12 years as a publication. Starting Theatre Full Stop in 2013, I was personally inspired to explore our contemporary, new writing landscape, especially post my East 15 training where we were guided to create new work reflective of the world around us, exploring socio-political issues seldom explored. As a publication, we’re intrigued by the stories that shape where we are now and how best to move forward from lessons learned.
As we approach 2 years this July of our commitment to integrating and exploring what it means to look after our wellbeing, we just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported the journey so far! Thank you to Megan Mattravers who has been at the forefront of guiding us all on what it means to observe the present moment in our fast paced world and to Francesca Mepham who has been vital in helping spread the word with her vital PR campaigns and belief in what we’re looking to achieve!
