Shows
Jen and The Sea Serpent
Key themes- Anxiety, Social Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Self-discovery
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Jen loves to read and make up stories. She longs to go on an adventure like the ones in her storybooks. Unfortunately, Jen is afraid of most things. She has anxiety and social anxiety, which makes things a lot harder. One day she meets a young woman called Maisy and falls for her. Jen wishes she was braver, like the characters in her stories. She longs to spend time with friends and to sweep the beautiful Maisy off her feet. As her anxiety grows worse, she spends more and more hiding in her bedroom. Now, her bedroom is starting to feel smaller and smaller. It will take all of Jen’s courage to face her fears and defeat the most evil monster she has ever had to face- The Sea Serpent.
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This is a one-person devised play about living with anxiety, social anxiety and a very over-active imagination, based on Hannah's real life experiences.
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Age recommendation: 14 +
Contains strong language and character distress
If you would like an information pack containing details of all lighting and sound effects used in the show, please email Hannah Walker-Tonks at hwalkertonks@gmail.com
My work
Growing up, I was often the victim of bullying. This led to intense struggles with my mental health. I would often feel scared to talk about it. Although representation of mental health problems is starting to improve, it still feels like a delicate subject. I want people (especially teens) to be able to talk openly about mental health. That is why my work is focused on this topic. I hope that people can relate to my shows and feel empowered by them.
I hope that my work will help people open up about their mental health. Even if one person in the audience feels something when watching my shows, that would be amazing. Creating this work has been challenging but incredibly rewarding. Hopefully I will see you at my next performance!
About
Hi there! I am a Theatre Maker based in the North-East of England. I studied Musical Theatre in college, and then went on to complete a BA in Performing Arts. I have studied a wide range of theatre, including Physical Theatre, Clowning, singing, contemporary and Jazz dance, and Ballet. I am currently working towards completing a Masters degree in Theatre and Performance. My work focuses on real life issues but I add a touch of whimsical to my work. I take inspiration from all things fantasy, weird and wonderful. If you attend any of my shows, you can be sure of a thought-provoking and exciting time!
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