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Nothing compares with being the first person in the history of the world to see something, but timing is everything. The world has to be ready for you.Boston, 1956. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, one of the most eminent astronomers of the twentieth century, is about to be appointed Chair of Astronomy and the first woman to head a department at Harvard University. Only two things stand in her way: a covert investigation aimed at exposing her as a Communist sympathiser, and the entrenched conservatism of her male colleagues.When a student journalist asks to profile her, it feels like an opportunity to control her own narrative assuming, of course, that the invitation is actually what it seemsStella Feehilys play The Lightest Element is a taut drama exploring how a challenge to social norms can be almost as difficult as overturning scientific orthodoxy. It premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2024, directed by Alice Hamilton.

"By the Flicker of a Lone Light: Musings of an Unknown Writer"In a world where fame and fortune often define success, there exists a quieter pathone walked by those who write not for recognition, but for the sheer need to express, to connect, and to survive. By the Flicker of a Lone Light is a candid exploration of the life of an independent writer, navigating the murky waters between art and livelihood. This poignant collection of reflections takes you through the joys, frustrations, and peculiar realities of balancing creative passion with financial struggle.From moments of solitude, pen in hand, to the late-night thoughts of survival, the author reveals the relentless pursuit of meaning in a world where many voices go unheard. Written with wit, depth, and an unflinching honesty, this book is for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their own words, and for those still searching for their place within them.This is not just a book for writersits a tribute to anyone whos ever chased a dream, no matter how small their flicker of light. If youve ever pondered what it means to create in a world that so often demands compromise, then this book will speak to the depths of your soul.Key Hook for Readers:Ever wonder what it feels like to be a writer in todays chaotic, fast-paced worldwithout the safety net of fame or wealth?Dive into the mind of a writer who faces the reality of creating for survival, while struggling to keep the flame of creativity alive.An intimate reflection on the delicate balance between passion and practicalitywhere art is both the escape and the chain.This book will resonate with the independent creators, the dreamers, and anyone who understands that sometimes the greatest stories come from those who remain unseen.

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Something is shifting between you again.Something terrifyingand comforting.Dre and Des. Young. Gifted. Black. He stayed. She left.Years later, Des and Dre come crashing back into each others lives, carrying new secrets and old scars. With the clock counting down until Des has to leave again, memories of their past collide with their present and theyre forced to question if destiny has brought them back together for a reason.Benedict Lombes play Shifters is a fierce, funny and beautifully intoxicating celebration of the enduring power of memory and first love. It was performed at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2024, directed by Artistic Director Lynette Linton, before transferring to the Duke of Yorks Theatre in Londons West End.Benedict Lombes other plays include Lava, also for the Bush Theatre, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Playwriting.So good laugh-out-loud funny and tears-to-the-eyes moving... Lombes touching, emotionally intelligent and contemporary black British love story is itself easy to fall in love with - The TimesThe perfect bittersweet rom-com... a fresh and delightful romantic drama, beautifully written and acted - Evening Standard

Abigails mum is dead. But it turns out she cant afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? Its 4,000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. Otherwise, shell geta council funeral and an unmarked grave.In her work as a playwright, Abigail has been asked to write about something raw, from her unique working-class lens. Something that will make the audience feel gratifyingly bad about themselves. And so, to afford the funeral, she has to write about her mum.Kelly Joness My Mothers Funeral: The Show playfully tackles the inequalities we face around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. It was co-produced by Paines Plough; Mercury Theatre, Colchester; Belgrade Theatre, Coventry; Landmark Theatres and Royal & Derngate, Northampton and premiered in 2024 at the Belgrade, before a UK tour including a run at Paines Ploughs Roundabout at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What do you want me to say? That the worlds ending? Would that be helpful?The storms are getting worse, with rains so hard that fish are falling from the sky. But the age-old belief prevails: that the pealing of bells can dissipate the thunder and lightning.Its a perilous task one that now falls to two young friends, Clement and Aspinall. And as the weather worsens, they begin to question whether theyll make it through the night. With their faith in tradition faltering, they find the only thing they still believe in is each otherDaisy Halls play Bellringers is a comic and deeply moving drama about being young at the end of the world. It was first performed at the Roundabout during the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, before transferring to Hampstead Theatre, London, co-produced by Atticist, Ellie Keel Productions and Hampstead Theatre, and directed by Jessica Lazar.Bellringers was a finalist for the Womens Prize for Playwriting 2023.

Hafsah and Bilal arent looking for love. Hafsah has her faith, her books, her dreams. Bilals just trying to get through uni. Studying in London, far from their hometowns of Bradford and Birmingham, they find common ground over a peanut butter and blueberry sandwich.But just as their connection is growing, the world around them becomes harder to ignore. As competing opportunities, obligations and injustices get in the way, will they be able to choose each other?Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khans play Peanut Butter & Blueberries is a tender and bittersweet love story that explores how to love when the weight of the world is on your shoulders. It was first performed at Kiln Theatre, London, in 2024, directed by Sameena Hussain.

Its our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win.Assata Shakur, a notorious Black Panther, is accused of murdering a state trooper in New Jersey in 1973. Ambrosia, a college student in 2014, is at the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ferguson, Missouri, finding herself swept up in the consequences of protesting.Two generations of women activists involved in the struggle for Black liberation in America.Against a stunning soundtrack of gospel and blues, Apphia Campbells Through the Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary. Originally performed in Edinburgh in 2017, with the title Woke, it won a Scotsman Fringe First, a Highly Commended Award from Amnesty International, and was shortlisted for the Filipa Bragança and Scottish Art Club Theatre Awards.This edition was published alongside the revival at Summerhall during the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, co-produced by Stellar Quines and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.Brave and remarkable a fierce seventy minutes of music and protest - The Scotsman

Cause when you win, we all win. So you have to keep "winning". Even if you feel like youre losing losing yourselfAde is a successful writer, or so it seems. She has everything she ever wanted: her career is flying, shes (kinda) moved out of her mums house, and her situationship isnt as complicated as she expected. Her life should be perfect! But things dont always go to plan, as Ade is about to find outfailure project is a warm and witty one-person play exploring grief, the strings attached to success, and what it means to fail.Written and performed by Yolanda Mercy, it premiered at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, co-directed with Joseph Barnes-Phillips.