Last Woman Working

Performance: Southern Counties Drama Festival, 20 Feb 2024

Director: Stephen Tickell

This one-act play by Michael Pearcy is set in an ordinary town in the not too distant future, when AI and robots have taken over almost every job. Desperate to save hers, Barbara confronts her MP Peter at the weekly surgery. He and his agent Vanessa try to persuade Barbara to settle for 'end of work training', however she is determined to make a stand and has some surprising tactics up her sleeve, as well as unexpected support. The consequences are entertaining, but there's also an underlying serious and topical message. Contains strong language

Presented by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts

Cast

Peter Warrington Gerald Hulf
Vanessa Broad Linda Slater
Barbara Wooley Tracey Hulf
Joan Pickle Diane Mayall
Fred Pickle Roger Nelson
Lilly (Barbara's daughter)  Kelly Cross

Crew

Stage Manager Julie Bickerdike
Sound Stephen Tickell
Crew Dee Coutts