Jellyfish

(Paperback)

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What about people who cant make friends Or who dont laugh and are full of no love Theyre the real disabilities. I think.

Agnes and her daughter Kelly have walked the same stretch of Skegness beach every day for 15 years. They devour ice cream, hunt for crabs and watch as things mysteriously vanish along the shoreline. But when Kelly meets Neil, their cosy world soon begins to unravel.

With her mum struggling to understand the needs of a maturing daughter with Down Syndrome, Kelly and Neil have to fight for their right to be together. While Agnes and Kelly drift further and further apart, an event is coming that will change all of their lives forever.

Jellyfish is the story of a first kiss, chips by the beach and coming of age in modern Britain. Its a unique romance across uncharted waters which asks: does everyone really have the right to love as they choose

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A thought-provoking and large-hearted piece of writing. * The Stage *
Its a rare gem of a play that offers a touching reminder that, most of the time, were all just trying to do our best. * Evening Standard *
Its a genuinely moving and tender show of motherly love that will win over even the coldest of hearts. * Time Out London *

Author Bio

Ben Weatherill is winner of the Pitch Your Play Award and Curve Theatre Leicester Playwriting Competition. He established the Old Red Lion Writers Group, was part of the National Theatres New Views Programme and acted as dramaturg at Curve Theatre Leicester. Bens new play Jellyfish has its world premiere at the Bush Theatre in 2018.