Overview

Written by JoJo Kirtley with Alice Cree
Directed by Corinne Kilvington

This is a story of war and of military life, but not as you’ve seen it before. Meet Roxie and Pen, two
women whose colourful friendship goes beyond magnolia walls.

Based on research by Newcastle University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Performed by professional actors with a filmed community cast of military spouses.

This collaborative theatre-based research project explores the impacts of military participation and
war on personal relationships and home-life with military partners.

Workie Ticket Theatre CIC is Tyneside-based and female-led; producing work across the North-East which reflects current social issues. A commitment to creating real positive social impact through theatre is at the very heart of what they do.