I’m standing here. Wishing I hadn’t come. Staring at my phone, pretending to text, feeling the others watching me. And then the teacher, this perfect, pretty, smiley woman with no problems, says how good it is for my mental health if I start jumping about like a dickhead. Yeah right.
Yet something makes them stay. Something about a shared experience, something about desperation, something about being in a too-big too-bright room in the community centre… And then the music starts.
Work It Out follows a community based fitness class where a rag tag band of participants, all with their own issues, swallow their fear and step out of their comfort zones. Together, they work out their problems with music, exercise and gallows humour. But amidst the sweat and camaraderie there is a simmering mix of fragile egos and impulsive behaviour that threatens to boil over at any moment.
This compelling comedy drama by award-winning writer-performer Eve Steele weaves a bittersweet tale of triumph, friendship, and conquering inner demons.
The Guardian
"...intense, dynamically performed...well worth seeing" (Eve Steele's Life by the Throat)
The Scotsman
“Grit and wit … honest and deeply affecting.” (Eve Steele's Life by the Throat)
Cast
Eithne Browne
Marie Read bioDominic Coffey
Shaq Read bioRaffie Julien
Rebecca Read bioAaron McCusker
Rob Read bioEve Steele
Siobhan Read bioElizabeth Twells
Alice Read bioCreative Team
Eve Steele
Writer Read bioSarah Frankcom
Director Read bioKatie Scott
Set & Costume Designer Read bioLaura Howard
Lighting Designer Read bioAlexandra Faye Braithwaite
Sound Designer Read bioNadine Rennie CDG
Casting Director Read bio
Show information
This show contains references to mental health themes.
Ticket information
Book before Fri 14 July and get 20% off when booking three or more shows.
Access information
Accessible Performances
British Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Mon 11 Mar 19:30
Touch Tour: Tue 12 March 18:30
Audio Described Performance: Tue 12 March 19:30
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