Credit: Alex Brenner 2026
“Thank Christ, I was worried no one would answer— I’m not sure how much time I have, so I’ll try and be quick.”
A 33-year-old, obviously gay, audibly middle-class, solo theatremaker is standing at a payphone.
She needs to tell you a story. It’s about a very weird, quite secret job she had a few years ago. It’s pretty funny in parts.
She needs to vent about her addiction to doomscrolling.
She needs you to pass this parcel. And to nail the harmony in ‘Islands In The Stream.’
And she needs to explain some things. She thinks they’re quite important.
winner of a scotsman fringe first, the stage fringe five, and bragi award. shortlisted for the list lgbtqia+ award.
THE SELL-OUT SMASH AT EDINBURGH FRINGE IS ON TOUR 2026-27
OCT 17 - Stage Two, Norwich - 7pm
OCT 20-22 - WATERside ARTS, SALE - 8pm
OCT 23 - the front room, weston-super-mare - 7.30pm
NOV 4 - the front room, croydon, croydonites festival - 7.30pm
NOV 14 - the tolmen centre, falmouth - 7.30pm
““Memorable, entertaining and effortlessly engaging.””
““Tremendous… delivered with equal parts fervour and merriment.””
““Relevant, urgent, and vital.””
““Funny, scary and deliciously light-touch.””
““Prescient, masterful, and hopeful despite itself.””
““A stark warning about dwindling attention and democracy under fire.””
Written and performed by Hannah Maxwell
Music composition: Benji Huntrods and Laurence Cole
Technical, sound, lighting design: Benji Huntrods
Video design: Benji Huntrods and Hannah Maxwell
Produced by Hannah Maxwell and Becky Plotnek
Script Development: Nick Cassenbaum
Dramaturgy: Rachel Mars and Annie Siddons
Outside eye: Ursula Martinez
Costume design: Ray Gammon and moa johansson
Set build: Alon Freiburger
Additional scenic design: Casey Jay Andrews
Commissioned by Waterside Arts, Sale
Supported by funds from Arts Council England
With thanks to Queen Mary University of London, Old Diorama Arts Centre, The Front Room Weston-super-mare
Production Photography: Alex Brenner
