Writers and actors, a chance to get together and read some scenes.

Cold Reads is an opportunity for actors and writers to come together, to read a brand new script out loud for the first time. This year’s Cold Reads scripts have been selected through our Ideas Submission window. They’re new pieces of writing that excited the panel. Come along for an opportunity to perform, practice your cold reading skills and feedback on writing, or just listen to a new work by a local writer, whilst networking with other local theatre artists.

Producers, directors and other theatre makers are also welcome to attend. If you do not wish to read please make Beccy aware at the beginning of the session.

Mon 2 Jun, 6pm-9pm – ‘Spare Goose’ by Danica Corns

Please note, this Cold Reads event is only open to women and people with lived experience of womanhood. Playwright Nathan Ellis will be in attendance as he is offering ongoing dramaturgical support to the writer.

When Isabelle unexpectedly barges into Kate’s toilet cubicle and refuses to leave, Kate wants answers. Answers Isabelle isn’t ready to give. With a final bridal fitting to get to, Kate must step into her best friend’s shoes to get her to open up before she misses the appointment.

Spare Goose is an unfiltered comedy play which takes an intimate look at the complicated nature of female friendships and what it means for someone to always have your back, even when they don’t. It explores whether two life-long friends at different stages of life can still relate to each other and whether simply wanting to remain friends is enough.

Content Warning: contains sexual references.