Me For You by Rachel E. Thorn
“Choosing sperm is weird. The one thing we know for sure is these guys are all wankers.”
Holly knows that human-beings have screwed the planet but she’s still desperate to have a baby of her own. She’s tried doing the right thing, but her bamboo toothbrush didn’t reverse global warming. So she’s joined Extinction Rebellion. If only her girlfriend would join too and help save the human race! But are we worth saving? A play about love. In the face of overwhelming evidence that we’re a despicable race of selfish parasites. Longlisted for the Kenneth Branagh Award.
“Authentic, live and dynamic” National Theatre
“Crafted with real wit and depth” Manchester Royal Exchange
“Fantastic. As funny as it is thought-provoking” Papatango
Written by Rachel E. Thorn, who was top five in the Kay Mellor Fellowship, top 30 in the Painkiller Prize and top 30 in the Female Pilot Club. She writes comedy for BBC radio, including Dead Ringers, The Now Show, and Breaking The News, and she’s collaborated with Alistair McGowan, Charlie Hopkinson and Darren Altman. She tours improvised theatre shows nationwide, winning awards including Best Improv Show at Leicester Comedy Festival and at Edinburgh Fringe. Directed by Helen Tennison.
Content warning: Strong language and distressing themes.
Suitable for audiences with a visual impairment.
Supported by Arts Council England and Fenton Arts Trust.