Local writers Jenny Stokes and Dawn Butler present 'Honest Lies', a new play exploring the emotional cost of parenthood and the strength of women. Funded by Arts Council England, the Midlands-rooted production follows Marion as memories from her past resurface, sparked by a visit from her daughter, April. Alternating between 1970s Birmingham and the present day, the play weaves together love, adulthood, and parenthood. Jenny and Dawn both star as Marion and April, joined by Victoria Tew and Nick Baker. 'Honest Lies' tours studio theatres and community venues this February and March.
Local writers Jenny Stokes and Dawn Butler, from "Smiling Eyes Theatre and Bostin’ Creative" will be presenting "Honest Lies", a heartfelt and humorous new play, which celebrates women, motherhood and the bonds that shape their lives.Funded by Arts Council England, this Midlands-rooted production explores the emotional cost of parenthood and celebrates the strength and resilience of women everywhere.
The play follows Marion, as memories from her painful past begin to resurface unexpectedly, sparked by a visit from her daughter, April, who has a stream of difficult questions. Alternating between 1970’s Birmingham and the present day,"Honest Lies" weaves together the memories of the younger Marion and her husband Geoff as they navigate love, adulthood and parenthood.Not only have Jenny and Dawn written the play, but they are also appearing as Marion and April respectively. This marks the first Arts Council-funded project for the ladies, who bring decades of writing, acting and life experience to this deeply personal production.
Dawn said, “It’s been a long journey to bring it to the stage, but it’s one we have loved, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences."The play will tour studio theatres and community venues this February and March, including the Lichfield Garrick, the Albany Theatre Coventry, the Gatehouse Theatre Stafford, Cheltenham Everyman, Gazebo Theatre Bilston, and the Old Joint Stock in Birmingham.
The community centre performances include Gatis Community Space in Wolverhampton, Dorothy Parkes Centre in Smethwick, Aaina Community Hub in Walsall, Quatt Village Hall in Bridgnorth and the Moseley Hive, and it is worth noting that all of the community performances are offered on a"Pay What You Can" basis, to ensure accessibility for everyone.
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