The poster for The Maternal Instinct, designed by Chris Hislop. “an intriguing piece of theatre that will have you talking for days” (The Public Reviews) “strong, convincing performances” (The Argus) RUNNER UP for BEST NEW PLAY (New Writing South, Brighton Fringe 2013) I was approached to direct Monica Bauer’s The Maternal Instinct for the Brighton … Continue reading
We made the following trailer for The Maternal Instinct – very last minute, very low budget, but it does capture the flavour of the play! Continue reading
BY TANIA DEAVILLE “What’s the most powerful instinct in nature?” Geneticist Fred (Bob Gilchrist) asks fellow scientist and friend Lilian (Lia Burge) before becoming the sperm donor for her and wife Sarah’s (Bethan Clark) baby. “Self preservation,” Lilian replies. “No, it’s procreation,” insists Fred. Shortlisted for the New Writing South Best Play Award, The Maternal … Continue reading
BY JOANNA TRAINOR A party celebrating your partner’s one year sobriety is perhaps not the best time to announce that you want to have a baby and that your sister in law has chosen the appropriate sperm donor. Writer, Monica Bauer offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it is to have a maternal instinct and … Continue reading
BY RICHARD STAMP We admit – we’re taking a chance today, and recommending a play we’ve never actually seen. In fact, it’s having its UK premiere here in Brighton. But there’s no disputing its pedigree: playwright Monica Bauer’s previous work earned our top rating in Edinburgh last year, while director Chris Hislop has consistently impressed … Continue reading
BY ANONYMOUS Award-winning Monica Bauer visits Brighton Fringe Award-winning American playwright Monica Bauer will be travelling to Brighton Fringe this month to see the UK premiere of her play The Maternal Instinct, which is being performed at The Dukebox Theatre. “I had such an amazing experience last year in Edinburgh, and so many there had … Continue reading
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