RE:act - My Mother Said I Never Should

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

RE:act – My Mother Said I Never Should brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the third production of our spring season – My Mother Said I Never Should.

Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will then be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative and there will be the opportunity for both emerging and established artists to meet post-show to further discuss ideas.

The evening is curated by Alastair Knights who directed the sell-out 2014 main house production, Putting it Together, Matthew Keeler and Lauren McGee for St. James Theatre.

Our aim is for RE:act to become a playground and networking event for young theatre makers, actors and creatives to meet, form creative partnerships and be part of future RE:act evenings.

Group 1
Writer: Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal
Director: Suzette Coon
Actors: Jane Jeffrey and Eleri Jones

Group 2
Writer: Krissy Underdown
Director: Martyna Lyko
Actors: Lauren Garnham, Will Jennings and Rosie Wyatt

Group 3
Writer: Nicola Wren
Director: Anthony Simpson-Pike
Actors: Lewis Doherty and Elena Voce

Group 4
Writer: Katherine Manners
Director: Phil Croft
Actors: Rosie Day and Louise Olley

To apply to participate in St. James RE:act, click here.

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“There was a different kind of anticipation, an excitement at seeing something so newly formed. The intimacy of the studio space and the presence of the creative team also heightened this sense of activity. As a regular theatregoer this difference was stimulating, and hearing the post-show discussion… only enriched the experience further.” Everything Theatre