Rehearsed Reading at Finborough Theatre

This was the world premiere staged reading of the ETPEP Award 2022 winner, written by Saana Sze. I performed alongside Tatenda Matsvai, both playing the same person across two timelines.

YoungMartha, a bright and agreeable student, falls in love with Gia, who has had enough of school and teachers that don’t care about girls like her…

NowMartha enters the teaching industry, optimistic about making a positive change, but soon begins a quick journey towards disillusionment when they realise the corporate hell they’re in…

Black, non-binary and queer, YoungMartha and NowMartha are set against rigid systems which insist they conform.

Belly of the Beast examines school politics, from the standpoint of both student and a teacher, as it asks “What are schools for?”

We had a wonderful time finding the brilliantly authentic crop of characters, and exploring the hilarious and difficult realities of school life as both teacher and student, with Director Lakesha Arie-Angelo. This was a real treat to perform.