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May Queen
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w
Frankie Meredith
Frankie Meredith’s powerful and provocative one-woman play, set in Conventry on May Day, 2022, explores a 16-year-old girl’s inner life with compassion and humour.
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Cast Size
1w -
Duration
75 Minutes -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
not what a girl should do.
not what a queen would do.
well f *ck what a queen would do.
May Day in Coventry, 2022. Sixteen-year-old Leigh has been chosen as May Queen. She’s buzzin’, as is the rest of the city.
The cider is flowing and St George’s flag is flying – but during the day’s festivities something happens. Something disturbing, but maybe… unsurprising.
As the year moves on in the City of Peace and Reconciliation, Leigh must face up to the events of that hot May Day, and dig deep within herself to ask – how did she get here? And how does she get out?
History
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 75 Minutes
- Cautions
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Richly written.” – The Stage
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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