“Hopefully our show will sell so well that there will be HEAPS of time to see as much as we can.”
WHO: Sam James, Producer
WHAT: “‘My mother always said she wouldn’t make the same mistakes her mum did.’ Three parties. Three decades. Three life-changing decisions. Over the course of a New Year’s Eve, three women confront the idea of motherhood and how their relationship with their mother has defined most of their lives. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this exciting new play by Tiegan Byrne about the unique bond of female relationships and what our mothers have taught us. Directed by Cecilie Fray and with a cast of six amazing actors – see it first at the Fringe!”
WHERE: Greenside @ Riddles Court – Thistle Theatre (Venue 16)
WHEN: 18:30 (50 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
First time producing which is a WHOLE NEW WORLD!
In years gone by I have loved being both a punter & with my talent agent hat on looking for new clients. The creative buzz and variety of imagination and talent on show is phenomenal. Very much looking forward to seeing our show on stage this year and have developed a huge new respect for everyone involved with the fringe now I can see what’s actually involved. Hopefully our show will sell so well that there will be HEAPS of time to see as much as we can. Fingers crossed. Can’t wait!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
In 2023 I was on a huge research mission as I knew I’d be producing for the first time this year. So I was looking at venues with our play Girlhood in mind – factoring in our cast of 6 and needing a reasonable size stage. Had to keep reminding myself that I was fact finding as there were so many fabulous shows taking my attention. I came back really fired up and excited to get started with making Girlhood a reality. I’d pretty much decided that a small cast would be key to make it work on the numbers but then I read Tiegan’s play Girlhood and fell in love with it- with a cast of six. So that’s made it a steeper hill to climb but also it is going to be just brilliant! So all worth it I hope.
Tell us about your show.
‘My mother always said she wouldn’t make the same mistakes her mum did.’
Three parties. Three decades. Three life-changing decisions.
Over the course of a New Year’s Eve, three women confront the idea of motherhood and how their relationship with their mother has defined most of their lives.
Girlhood is a really exciting new play by Tiegan Byrne about the unique bond of female relationships and what our mothers have taught us. This is Tiegan’s debut play. Directed by Offie-nominated Cecilie Fray and with a cast of six amazing actors and a superb creative team. The producer is pretty brilliant too 🙂
We’ve got a one night sold out preview at Theatre503 in London on 30th July then heading up to Edinburgh. Plans afterwards – who knows! It definitely deserves a future life!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Potty the Plant & their new show Fringe Musical too! Loved Potty last year (so much with my agent hat on that we signed brilliant Baden Burns!) – can’t wait to see both this year.
Juniper & Jules will be fabulous with lovely Carmella Brown & Megan Wilson
A Montage of Monet at Greenside
PALS looks like it’s going to be one not to miss!
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