Written and performed by Gabrielle MacPherson,Outside is directed by Laurel Marks. The production will be staged at The Pleasance, Islington, as part of London Horror Festival, on 20 and 21 October; with further performances at Rosemary Branch Theatre from 18 – 20 November.
Willa hasn’t left her house for 30 years, until now.
A dark secret is about to come to light, Willa’s attempt at freedom can lead to nothing but more horrific revelations.
The Artiscape spoke to Gabrielle about the play.
Gabrielle MacPherson is a writer, performer, and a co-founder of Degenerate Fox Theatre. As a writer she has been shortlisted for The Charlie Harthill Special Reserve Fund. Her credits as an actor include Fokin’ Bring It On Lads (Vault Festival), The Dirty Thirty (Rosemary Branch Theatre), What’s In The Box?, Our Time (Haringay Shed) and The Beasts (Courtyard Theatre).
What inspired you to write the piece?
I felt frustration at how many people fall through the cracks and become invisible because of lack of supporting due to funding. So, I wanted to create a character who had become invisible and forgotten about by society and Willa was born and she won’t be forgotten now!
What were the challenges in putting piece together?
Time and money. In a perfect world we could have lots of time and financial support. Outside has an amazing team and lots of support in other ways so we are very fortunate!
Can you tell me about the character you play?
Willa hasn’t left the house on her own for her whole life and now at 30 something she finds herself in a whole new place. She’s brilliantly excitable and sees the world in her own fantastical way.
What can an audience expect to see in the show?
Kittens, books, hands, letters, toys, and a woman’s transformation before your eyes!
LISTINGS OUTSIDE
London Horror Festival
The Pleasance, Islington
20 – 21 October 2021
Box Office: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/lhf-outside/performances
Rosemary Branch Theatre
2 Shepperton Road, Islington N1 3DT
18 – 20 November 2021
Box Office – https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/outside
Tickets:
£15 (£10 concessions)
Content warning:
Mentions of child and animal abuse and Child Protection Services.
Graphic images of violence
