Hi Mensfe readers - we do not normally post the following request however the following may be of interest to some of you.
Good luck to your production and informative support on this very important subject: P. Mensfe.
I just wanted to let Mensfe know about Empty, my play about unwanted childlessness, which is getting an airing at the Cockpit on 7 September at 5.30pm. A two-hander, it's being performed as part of the London theatre's New Stuff programme. It would be lovely if you were able to give it a mention or, even better, come along to see it - and offer support! I'll probably be quaking in my boots! The theatre is near Marylebone Station.
It's actually a 40-minute extract taken from the complete play, which is an hour and a half long. As Empty is still in the development stage, it will be a rehearsed reading – that is, the two actors will be acting but will have the script to hand. I am so honoured that Empty has been chosen for performance, along with a second play by another playwright the same evening.
And I'm so lucky to have two wonderful actors playing the roles of Amy and Dave – Melanie Dagg and Tim Treloar, both childless. I can't wait to hear them get hold of my words and give them some heartfelt Geordie and Welsh energy.
Here's the post on the Cockpit website:
https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/new_stuff_september_0
It's where you can buy tickets for the princely sum of £3! After the play there will be a Q&A session and a more informal one in the bar at the end of the evening.
A shorter extract from Empty will be performed at Storyhouse Childless on the evening of 13 September.
All best wishes,
Robert
My latest book, 'I Always Wanted To Be A Dad: Men Without Children', is now available in hardback, paperback or as an eBook from Amazon, my website (robertnurden.com) or from bookshops.
Website: robertnurden.com