Eating the Elephant by Julia Darling

A tender and funny play about four women who meet during treatment for breast cancer and embark on a life changing friendship.

Director	Rachel Ashton
Design	Mandy Dyke
Lighting	John Goodwin
Music	Nicky Rushton

1997 Cast

Monica Gibb, Janet Dye, Kay Purcell and Vari Sylvester

1998 Cast

Sheena Penson, Janet Dye, Diana Daley and Hilary Drake

'Compelling, thought provoking and poignantly funny . . . This is upfront stuff, tough in its telling and tragic in its humour . . . If you missed it this time, catch it next.'
Carlisle Star

'. . . four superb actresses kept us enthralled and highly amused.'
N.W.Evening Mail

'Cries out for the adjective 'heart-warming', that doesn't diminish it's power and wit. And it is witty!'
Northern Review, Newcastle upon Tyne