Who's There
By Mary Benzies
Age range
16 +
Cast size
15 +
Approx. running time
60 – 90 mins
Gender breakdown
Male: 7
Female: 9
Also: The parts of Cancer and GP, although referred to as female in the script, can be played by either male or female actor. More parts can be added to act as chorus throughout.
Female: 9
Also: The parts of Cancer and GP, although referred to as female in the script, can be played by either male or female actor. More parts can be added to act as chorus throughout.
Setting
Various locations from Jack’s world, his bedroom, pub, drama studio, hospital, dreams.
Note
A dark comedy about the very unfunny reality of cancer in teenagers.
First performance
SSYT, Stamford Arts Centre, Lincolnshire, 2017.
Synopsis
Jack has a dream. He wants to be a comedian. Problem is, he’s not that funny. His jokes fall flat. He bombs at his one and only gig. Just as he’s about to pack it in for good, Jack gets cancer and suddenly everyone starts laughing. Isn’t it funny how dreams don’t always turn out the way you plan them?
The play was created in partnership with the National UK charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, as a way to open the discussion about teenagers with cancer.
The play was created in partnership with the National UK charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, as a way to open the discussion about teenagers with cancer.