Bloodletting was selected out of more than 140 submissions as the Winner of The Bread & Roses Playwriting Competition 2015 and is presented by the in-house theatre company as part of the first ever Clapham Fringe.
In the next generation from now the divide between ‘have’ and ‘have not’ has grown ever starker. Abi is an underprivileged young woman who dreams of going to university and changing the world, but the only way she can afford the prohibitive cost of education is to sell her blood.
Wealthy older people who want to prolong their lives purchase ‘young blood’ via direct transfusion. Bea is one of these women, and Abi persuades her to sign on as a regular client. But the blood-letting agency Abi works for takes a hefty commission. Despite her full client list, Abi can’t get ahead financially. Abi needs to find a way to make more money and turns to Caleb, a charismatic, self-proclaimed entrepreneur for help. They are determined to get what they want - but the price is high.
In the next generation from now the divide between ‘have’ and ‘have not’ has grown ever starker. Abi is an underprivileged young woman who dreams of going to university and changing the world, but the only way she can afford the prohibitive cost of education is to sell her blood.
Wealthy older people who want to prolong their lives purchase ‘young blood’ via direct transfusion. Bea is one of these women, and Abi persuades her to sign on as a regular client. But the blood-letting agency Abi works for takes a hefty commission. Despite her full client list, Abi can’t get ahead financially. Abi needs to find a way to make more money and turns to Caleb, a charismatic, self-proclaimed entrepreneur for help. They are determined to get what they want - but the price is high.
Creative Team & Cast
Creative Team
Writer: Emma Gibson Director: Brigitte Adela Producer: Tessa Hart Sound & Light: Rajiv Pattani Cast
Abigail - Rebecca Pryle Caleb - Sam Wilkinson Bea - Cathryn Sherman |
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Dress Run - Production Stills by Tessa Hart
