World premiere of Phoebe Frances Brown’s THE GLAD GAME to launch first full season back at Nottingham Playhouse

This autumn, Nottingham Playhouse opens its doors for its first full season since the start of the pandemic, launching with the world premiere of Phoebe Frances Brown’s The Glad Game on 24 & 25 September.

The Glad Game is written and performed by Phoebe Frances Brown, a member of the venue’s creative associates Major Labia.  From her childhood impressions of Dolly Parton to grown up roles at the National Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse and New York Theatre Workshop, acting has defined who and what she is.

In November 2018, Phoebe was diagnosed with an incurable tumour in the area of her brain that controls speech, language and memory.

The Glad Game is Phoebe’s Story: of finding herself in the bleakest of times, of discovering gladness in the saddest of moments and about how who and what you love can pull you through.

Nottingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford said: “Seeing an early work-in-progress sharing of The Glad Game in 2019, I was blown away by this powerful and moving story and knew it must seen on the Playhouse stage. Phoebe is a charismatic performer and the play is an honest, frank and funny account of living with a terminal illness. It deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible.”

Live performances will be accompanied by an on-demand digital edition of the play, and will be available to rent for a five day period from 24 September-31 October.

For more information and to book tickets, please click here.