Woman In Mind (1985)

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World Premiere: 30 May 1985
Venue: Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round, Scarborough
London Premiere: 3 September 1986
Venue: Vaudeville Theatre, London
New York Premiere: 17 February 1988
Venue: Manhattan Theatre Club, New York

Published: Samuel French / Other Media: Radio

Short Synopsis: Told from the first person perspective of a woman going through a breakdown. Her vivid fantasy life, created as a means to cope with the banalities of her real life, gradually merge with her real life with devastating consequences.

Availability: Apply to Concord Theatricals (Amateur); Casarotto Ramsay (professional)

Woman in Mind Upcoming Productions

◦ Duke of York's Theatre, London: 9 December 2025 to 28 February 2026. Details here.
◦ Sunderland Empire: 4 - 7 March 2026. Details here.
◦ Theatre Royal, Glasgow: 10 - 14 March 2026. Details here.
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