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 |