Abi Studley

As part of the CroydonBuilds programme, the second stage of a three-part commissioning pathway, Catherine Pestano warmly welcomes the audience as if inviting us into her living room for a chat, guiding us through the realities of “winning the menopause lottery.” Dressed in vibrant colours and carrying a collection of equally colourful bags, she steps on stage after an informative podcast segment that brings us up to speed on the dilemmas menopausal women face. Her calm, soothing presence...

Through comedy, song, and dancing like no one’s watching, Jack Benjamin and Antonia Mellows /  All Mixed Up  tell a heartfelt story, based on their own and other mixed-race couples' real-life experiences. Directed by Nicola Stuart-Hill, this piece reveals the chaos and beauty of raising a mixed-race child in today’s world. You’d think society would have moved past its ignorance, yet questions like “Is he yours?” and “Is he adopted?” persist, and this show tackles them with wit and warmth. At...