DAUGHTERHOOD

A new solo show to be performed by Holly Cassidy. It will be written by Holly Cassidy and Linda Morse and explores mother and daughter relationships. 

It follows a family of three women, grandmother, daughter and granddaughter and the relationships between them. The play examines the challenges of motherhood and daughterhood and how the cultural, social and political climates of the times impacts parenting and womanhood. 

Postnatal depression, inherited belief systems and trauma are key themes in the play. As part of the research, we will hold writing workshops for mothers interested in contributing to discussion and writing on these topics.  Concurrent with these the story will be woven together using a blend of text, physicality, soundscapes and animation.

Photos from the first exploratory workshops held as part of the Sanctuary Project at Poole Lighthouse August 26th- 28th, 2024.

Holly Cassidy and Linda Morse working on the draft script.  Holly, Emily Butler, and Nicholas Rawling  (Paper Cinema –  www.thepapercinema.com) exploring ways of working with animation)