Following the success of our first Kali SOLOS series, we launched a call out for writers to contribute their monologues. We were overwhelmed with responses and some difficult decisions were made.
We are so pleased to announce that kickstarting our Summer SOLOS series is Dear Joe by Miriam Babooram.
Part virtual love letter, part confession, Dear Joe offers an entertaining and realistic glimpse into the challenges (and guilty pleasures!) that come with adjusting to family life in lockdown.
Writer: Miriam Babooram
Performed by: Yasmin Wilde
Director: Helena Bell
Deeply moving and sensitive, On Hold depicts the brutal reality of living with existing mental health issues in lockdown.
Writer: Veronica Dewan
Performed by: Aasiya Shah
Directed by: Helena Bell
If you have been affected by the themes of this monologue, please do consider reaching out for help. Below are some suggestions for organisations to contact:
Mind: The Mental Health Charity. Helpline 9am-6pm Monday to Friday 0300 123 3393
Shout: Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere
Samaritans: 24/7 urgent help. Phone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network: Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
The Three Ps is a student’s impassioned speech which tackles race, politics and contemporary living in Britain.
This dynamic monologue reevaluates the way in which history is told and emphasises the importance of giving individuals a platform to speak their truth.
Written by: Kiran Benawra
Performed by: Komal Amin
Directed by: Helena Bell
Shelley King delivers a heartfelt, honest performance from the perspective of a family of doctors working on the frontline. The Tribe pays tribute to the sacrifice, dedication and determination of NHS workers whilst focusing on the people behind the profession.
Written by: Sarah Isaac
Performed by: Shelley King
Directed by: Helena Bell