Bruised

Bruised is a new play that uses a series of interconnected vignettes to examine climate change. Bitter-sweet but strong in its convictions without being morbid, it features a strong all female cast.

Written by Vivienne Glance, who also appears, the action centres around the participants at a presentation by a former astronaut, who uses her experiences as a call to action about climate change, then branches into the audience’s experiences, including immigration, bird watching and the overwhelming feelings faced by young people at their potential future.

The cast work together as a tight ensemble, with fine performances from the author as a grandmother and bird watcher, Alinta Carroll as the astronaut, Shirley van Sanden as an immigrant and Emily Jenkins as two very different younger characters.

An organic sound design is provided by David Stewart, bold lighting choices from Jolene Whibey, and the production is supported by thoughtful and beautiful animation and projection by Mustafa Al Mahdi.

A production that is a call to action but gives hope and joy.

Kimberley Shaw