I AM BEAST stage play | Louisa Ashton

I AM BEAST

Produced by Sparkle and Dark Theatre Company

Directed by Shelley Knowles-Dixon

What happens when the wildest parts of our imagination take control? After the death of her mother, Ellie escapes into her own fantasy world of comic book superheroes and bewitching strangers, recreating herself as the ultimate vigilante.

Running amidst dark alleyways and sinister villains, she soon meets the wild and mysterious Beast and together they seek revenge. But as the walls of her new world begin to crumble, Ellie must finally face the truth behind her fantasies.

I AM BEAST was developed with Teenagers, therapists, psychiatrists and neurologists with support from an Arts Awards from the Wellcome Trust and the Arts Council England. The show toured the UK between 2014-2017.

Visit www.sparkleanddark.com/i-am-beast for more info.

“A powerful, compelling piece. Young adult audience members will immediately be drawn into this world and those of us who are older will remember the intense and sometimes desperate inner world of adolescence” Total Theatre

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“A genuinely moving and captivating depiction of a young girl's grief... a rich imaginary landscape.”

The Skinny

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“It's like nothing I’ve seen before, and paves the way for a new style of presenting such relevant, important issues, through a visceral, dynamic, awe-inspiring production.”

Broadway Baby

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“Darkly moving... a powerful piece of theatre that explores our reaction to loss.” The Public Reviews

“An outstanding piece of theatre from start to finish. Raw and dark... this a show that everyone should see.”

Buxton Review