Period Drama by Olga Kaleta (with integrated BSL by Sherrie Eugene-Hart) is a surreal, episodic dark comedy about mental health, identity and self-recovery that mixes autobiographical storytelling with circus and bold physicality.

Exploring personal experiences of chronic anxiety in a world where fear is starting to look like common sense, Period Drama offers a deep dive into the question of wellness through a feminist lens, via slasher flicks, bloody knickers and the existential dilemmas of insects.

Combining dark humour and physical comedy, this poignant, beautiful and laugh-out-loud performance challenges ideas of who we are and what we are meant to become.

Directed by Laura Murphy & Nicole A’Court-Stuart and Produced by Thea Woodrow.

Period Drama is a Circus City commission for Circus City’s Respond Programme and has been created with support from Arts Council England and Arts Council of Wales, and those who play the National Lottery.

Additional information

Duration: 60 mins

Age guidance: 16+

Content warning: Frank discussion of sexuality and mental health, strong language (plus Friday the 13th spoilers!)

Venue: Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix

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