"Bitter-sweet comedy and brutal honesty" on the Eastbourne stage

Anna-Lisa Maree is writer and director of Women of Pensionable Rage which heads to The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday, August 21.
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Women of Pensionable Rage

“The piece was originally created during lockdown as a one woman show for Judy Buxton and following a premiere at the Stables Theatre in Hastings last October and a run at Chiswick Playhouse earlier this year we are now looking at touring the show in the near future,” she said.

“It has been likened to Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads and covers everything from alcohol and drug dependency to domestic abuse and gaslighting but ultimately it's a combination of bitter-sweet comedy and brutal honesty allowing authentic selves to finally step out and shine; after all, those who weather the heaviest storms appreciate the brightest rainbows!

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“From the overly illuminated Vegas of the North to the depths of the darkest Suburbia, three glorious women of Pensionable Rage are finally standing up and speaking out!

“It’s time for Linda Godfrey to tell all about ‘that’ panto season in Fleetwood, Julie Tate to remember a life changing day in 1999 and Miriam from number 14 to make peace with all those who ‘turned a blind eye’.

​“Judy Buxton beautifully portrays 80s sitcom star Linda (Playing The Palace), landlady Julie (A Better Mother) and widow Miriam (Timeless Domination).”

“I am also delighted to have secured Sherry Lever aka Mistress Sofia as a guest speaker for our post show Q&A. If ever there was an inspiring and empowering woman who deserved a public platform to speak her truth on then it’s Sherry!

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