A Hilariously Dark Dive into Sleep-Deprived Motherhood
Brace yourselves for an evening of existential fun at the Beacon Arts Centre as a one-woman play sheds light on the joyous chaos of motherhood—or at least, what’s left of it after sleep deprivation kicks in.
Presenting Night Waking, adapted by Shireen Mula from the extraordinary mind of Sarah Moss. Catch it on October 4th at 7:30 PM—just in time to doubt all your life choices.
The protagonist, Anna Bennett, is a would-be author trapped in a life where writing a book means indulging in riveting research on Victorian infanticide—because her toddler is incompatible with the idea of silence. Yes, nothing like some morbid history to spice up your parenting journey!
On this picturesque yet isolated Scottish island, Anna finds herself battling with a husband who seems to adore puffins more than parenthood. Who thought bird-watching could be a competitive sport against toddler-wrangling?
Tickets are just a few clicks away, allowing you to witness this glorious madness without needing to kidnap your neighbor’s children for a dose of reality. The show is marketed as ‘an urgent, razor-sharp meditation on motherhood, colonialism, and the things we leave behind’—though one might argue that what’s actually left behind is any semblance of sanity.
This theatrical gem is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over, just in case they want an early introduction to the absurdity of life. Tickets range from £10 to £12.50 plus fees—a real bargain for a night of dark humor and life’s little ironies.
