ALL ARE HEARD ALL ARE HELD
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE NEW MUSICAL?
9 women join a songwriters group called The Circle to make music but end up making connections that change the course of their lives.
Making a stand for women in theatre
WHAT’S THE BIGGER PICTURE?
Something Eloise and Rachel noticed long before they started writing The Circle is that there are so few parts for older, or middle-aged women. The parts that do exist are usually small, supporting or character roles.
The song "Invisble" in The Circle acknowledges just how taken for granted women are in many roles, particularly in middle age.
Women who have lived have so much to offer to a story, so they were keen to represent and support all women, as the stage and the writing for it should include everyone.
The inclusivity extends throughout their writing and has included working with trans-female and trans women to create an authentic character for the musical too.
Love for The Circle
“A survival guide for women ”
“Drown Without Water: Best New Song 2023”
“Chosen for a special masterclass for outstanding new musicals in February 2024”
PERFORMANCES
Friday 5th July: 19:30 - 22:30
FIRST PERFORMANCE
The Front Room, Weston-super-Mare
How about some fabulous branded items to show your support and feel part of The Circle family?
FUNDING UPDATE
Rachel and Eloise are well on their way to addressing the gender balance and the age balance in live performance by making some of these life experiences more visible as with generous donations, they’ve already raised £10,000 of the funds necessary to take this piece to the West End!
