Written by Simon Marshall and directed by Artistic Director Oli Savage, ‘in defence of adventurous mothers’ follows Theo and Nancy growing up, apart, and back together in the wake of their mother’s death on a mountaineering expedition.
Told in tandem, at times in competition, at times in harmony, ‘in defence of adventurous mothers’ is an active and intimate exploration of what it means to carve out a life of your own while carrying the weight of the past.
Inspired in part by the real-life friendship between the playwright’s mother of two and renowned mountaineer Alison Hargreaves – who lost her life on K2 in 1995 – the play is not a biography, but a deeply personal meditation on mortality, ambition, and love.
Oli Savage, Artistic Director and CEO of VAULT Creative Arts, commented:
“We’re so excited to launch the VCA Playwriting award this year – continuing VAULT’s legacy of supporting emerging, brilliant artists to make amazing work. We were blown away by the quantity and quality of submissions, and I’m personally thrilled to be working with Simon on such a vibrant, uplifting, and innovative script. We’re really proud to announce his script as our first award winner, and we look forward to many more in the future!”
The Glitch, 134 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AE
Preview Dates: Weds 9th July and Thurs 10th July
Performance Dates: Fri 11th July to Mon 4th Aug
Performance Times: 7pm nightly except Tuesdays, with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays
Price: £15/£10
Ticket link: https:/ /buytickets.at/vaultcreativearts/1696156
