8pm Wednesday - Friday

A heart-warming and heart-breaking tale of one woman's journey into motherhood, marriage and mayhem. 

Trip with Molly as she uncovers a tangled mess of memories forcing her to the very core of truth itself. As she is about to discover - it’s not an event, it’s a process.

Written and directed by David Martin and featuring Emma Smart in her first one woman play, Mother flutters and shifts “like a badly disguised comb-over caught in a sudden gust”. Strap yourself in as you career down the tight country lanes of fate, through the mysteries of Grandmother Peggy’s tears to the tragedy of that funeral and the silently spoken words of a broken promise. 

From date night at the Rochester Arms, to her desperate encounter with Dr Stephen Hill, Mother gives Molly the chance to set the record straight. But which record - which will you believe? In an outstanding piece of original, contemporary theatre, Softsod’s latest melodrama is packed with intrigue and pathos. Watch with Mother as Molly is brought slowly and devastatingly face-to-face with her own slender grip on reality. Somehow she must survive ... and just as importantly, so must you.

Written by David Martin
Performed by Emma Smart

Contains references to adult themes and some scenes of a sensitive nature.

Approx. running time 1 hour 15 mins (no interval)

All tickets include a £1 booking fee

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.