A Pretty Sh*tty Love

Past Production

Katherine Chandler

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4 Stars

The Guardian

5 Stars

ReviewsHub
 

I scrape at the soil beneath me, dig my nails into the dirt, I work out what’s going on

A woman buried alive by her abusive partner.

Inspired by true events that shook Wales and reverberated around the world. A new play by acclaimed playwright Katherine Chandler about dreaming of love, living in fear and finding the strength to pull yourself out.

Directed by Francesca Goodridge
With special thanks to The Carne Trust for supporting The Theatr Clwyd Carne Traineeship for Directors in Wales

Hayley – Danielle Bird
Carl – Daniel Hawksford
Writer – Katherine Chandler
Director - Francesca Goodridge
Designer - Lulu Tam
Lighting Designer - Jess Bernberg
Composer & Sound Designer - Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Movement Director - Yandass Ndlovu
Video Designer - Libby Ward
Assistant Director – Amy Roberts

Photos by Andrew AB Photography

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  • 4 Stars

    ...her most powerful play yet. Eschewing easy cliches, Hayley and Carl’s words have a sparkling lyricism and lucidity.
    The Guardian

  • 5 Stars

    Full marks to Katherine Chandler and the creative team, led by director Francesca Goodridge.
    Theatre Reviews North

  • 5 Stars

    it’s something that will stay with me for a very long time
    North West End

  • 0 Stars

    it really succeeds in being simultaneously important and entertaining – an impeccable evening of theatre.
    Arts Scene In Wales

  • 4 Stars

    Danielle Bird as Hayley and Daniel Hawksford as Carl are excellent
    The Guardian

  • 5 Stars

    Both actors are brutal and beautiful in equal measure. Bird is almost ethereal at times
    ReviewsHub

  • 5 Stars

    Danielle Bird (Hayley) and Daniel Hawksford (Carl) are excellent
    Theatre Reviews North

  • 5 Stars

    This story is almost like Beauty and the Beast without the fairytale ending. As a story it will stay with me for some time
    Fairy Powered Productions

  • 0 Stars

    Both actors, Danielle Bird and Daniel Hawksford, were excellent and compelling
    Arts Scene In Wales

  • 5 Stars

    a rare gem that packs a mighty message
    ReviewsHub

  • 5 Stars

    Danielle Bird is a bundle of energy, a breath of fresh air as Hayley.
    Fairy Powered Productions