Done Up Like A Kipper - Arts at the Arms

Back in late October, I'd have never expected to be onstage in a new piece of writing before the end of the year. 

I was sat in the green room of a role-play conference with a friend, waiting for our next scenario. She mentioned being asked to do Arts at the Arms but had other performance commitments that clashed, so asked if I'd be interested instead. Although I'd never worked with the team before, I knew many who had and highly rated the quality of Yorkshire creatives involved.

Intrigued, I agreed for my details to be passed on. Once the script was dropped in my inbox, I knew this was a no brainer. Done Up Like A Kipper is rich with connection, depth, humour, heartbreak, child-like curiosity, political statements, and pop culture references. Sean Webster took inspiration from his own childhood growing up during the miners' strikes and wrote with truth, resilience and endearing charm. I couldn't wait to bring this script to life!

Another huge win for this project was being directed by Rachael Halliwell. I've known Rachael for years and always admired her versatility, yet we'd never had the opportunity to work together until Kippers came along.

We had one online readthrough with Sean and one day rehearsal at Slung Low to explore this 15 minute short-play. And now we're ready to join other theatre makers, comedians, poets and musicians in Arts at the Arms 10th edition!

What a way to end the year!

Sunnybank Mills - 7pm Thurs 11th Dec
Tickets HERE

Leeds Playhouse - 7:30pm Fri 12th Dec
Tickets HERE