17 – 25 February

“I am 76 years old and I hold in me a muscle memory of every woman who came before me and I will send more for those that will come after.”

It’s 1611 and, at the age of 42, Emilia Bassano becomes the first woman to have her poetry published in England. For centuries, history has overlooked this achievement in favour of her male contemporaries. Until 400 years later, that is.

Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s triple Olivier Award-winning comedy storms into Bristol next February. A concoction of historical inspiration and imagination, this period romp charts our heroine’s journey from young courtier to a radical writer, well-versed in pushing the boundaries of a stiff society.

With direction from the highly acclaimed Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls, The Old Vic; Peter Pan, National Theatre), this galvanising and riotous production vividly transforms Emilia’s life from page to stage, whilst giving voice to generations of silenced and exploited communities.

Written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Directed by Sally Cookson
Assistant Directors Lydia Cook & Natalie Simone
Set Designer Alice Sales
Costume Designer Rhiannon Binnington
Composer John O’Hara
Movement Director Laila Diallo

• Fri 17 Feb 2023 – Sat 25 Feb 2023
• Location St Paul’s Church (Circomedia)
• Ticket prices

  £10 Concession
  £12 General
  £16 Pay It Forward