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Four images. First image of a woman sitting on a chair, her hands are clasped around her left knee which is raised off the floor, she is wearing a green shirt. Second image, the same woman is standing, she is wearing a blue deass and a green shirt and a leopard print coat, she is also wearing sunglasses Third image, of a stool in an empty space, there are colourful leaves on the floor. Fourth image. The woman is sitting on a stepladder, she is wearing a green shirt and an orange wool hat.

The Glad Game

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Rep Patrons, Gold and Silver Rep Friends, Access Register priority on sale:

Tue 20 Oct 12 noon

Bronze Friends, 16 -25 Members priority on sale

Thu 22 Oct 12 noon

Public on sale:

Fri 23 Oct 12 noon

Written by Nottingham actress and writer Phoebe Frances Brown, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2022, The Glad Game is a story of finding yourself in the darkest moments, about leaning on those who love you and finding reasons everywhere to be glad.

Actress Phoebe is at the beginning of her acting career. She is living in London and enjoying life to the full when she is struck with devastating news. At 28 she is diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.

Powerful, moving and uplifting in equal measure this one woman show tells Phoebe’s story with raw and unflinching honesty. Told in her own words, Phoebe explores the reality of living with a cancer diagnosis, laying bare her hopes, dreams and fears. In doing so, she shines a light on an illness that can still feel difficult to talk about openly, giving voice to experiences so often left unspoken.

Yet The Glad Game is far more than a story about illness. Phoebe weaves humour, heartbreak, spirit and personality through every moment of the play, creating a piece that is as life-affirming as it is emotional.

Originally performed by Phoebe in 2021, Director Kathryn Edwards and actress Jen White take her words and carry them beautifully in this new production that brings her story vividly to life on stage…

Phoebe’s story deserves to be seen and heard. It’s important. She gives a voice to something we don’t talk about too much and she does it in a way that is full of spirit, humour, wit, heartbreak and personality”

Director, Kathryn Edwards

Venue

The Door

Written by

Phoebe Frances Brown

Directed by

Kathryn Edwards

Price

From £16

Ticket prices above £13 include a £1 restoration levy (excludes schools’ tickets)

A transaction fee of £3.50 applies on all payment types.

Special Offers

Aged 16 to 25: Discounted tickets are available for this production for registered 16-25 members on Fri 21 May at 7.30pm. T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Multi-Buy: Save 10% when you book 3 or more productions in one transaction.

Max 2 discounted tickets per customer, and must be booked for three different productions. Some productions excluded. T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Rep Friends

  • Bronze Friends: Save 10% per production, or 20% when booking 3 or more productions in the same transaction, with no transaction fees.
  • Gold/Silver Friends & Rep Patrons: Save 15% per production, or 25% when booking 3 or more productions in the same transaction, with no transaction fees.

Max 4 discounted tickets per friend. Multi-buy must be booked for three different productions. Some productions excluded T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Running Time

90 minutes, there is no interval during this production

Age Guidance

12+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Content Advice

Please note, this production contains sensitive themes and some very strong language.

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