Forward
Front Room Weston-Super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1FF
‘Do you have any idea how hard it is to get from purgatory back to earth? It’s extremely difficult, I’ll tell you that for free.’ Amina, a young woman recently deceased and turned into a ghost, somehow find herself trapped in her old apartment with Freyja, whose depressed tears start to extinguish Amina’s fiery nature. However, the seemingly incompatible characters start to reignite traits they both thought were long lost within themselves.
‘Do you have any idea how hard it is to get from purgatory back to earth? It’s extremely difficult, I’ll tell you that for free.’
Amina, a young woman recently deceased and turned into a ghost, somehow find herself trapped in her old apartment with Freyja, whose depressed tears start to extinguish Amina’s fiery nature. However, the seemingly incompatible characters start to reignite traits they both thought were long lost within themselves.
Forward is a story about friendship, losing someone and losing yourself and the joys of being alive.
Written and directed by Marley Starkey-Joyner Forward was first performed as part of Bath’s Sparkfest Theatre Festival. Forward arrives for
its Weston Super-mare debut alongside Starkey-Joyner’s directorial debut.
“A charming and witty exploration of grief that perfectly balances the poignant and the hilarious. Written with warmth and honesty, Forward
doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet never fails to land the emotional gut punches that turn it from good theatre into great theatre” – Douglas
Murdoch, Greedy Pig Theatre Company
“Forward manages to explore grief in the most human fashion; through a great balance of humour, drama and wisdom” – Budoor Alnowais
“The Bristol company have been on a roll with a series of thrilling and exciting productions over the last 18 months” – Backstage Bristol
Forward
Thu 31 Oct 2024, 7:30PM
Front Room Weston-Super-Mare
Weston-Super-Mare
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4.8 out of 5.0 based on 48 reviews as of 16/10/2024
Michael Woodman
The Front Room is a fantastic addition to Weston’s cultural scene. The team brings quality work into Weston, which wouldn’t get to be seen otherwise, and provide a unique platform for local artists to perform.
Dagmar Wilhelm
The Front Room is fantastic. I have seen so many brilliant shows there in the short space since they opened. It is brilliant. It is exactly what Weston super Mare has so badly needed.
Rosemary
Great to have this venue in Weston super Mare! On the site of the old pizza express, this theatre has fully accessible facilities and refreshments available on site. We saw a brilliant family show put on by Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals. Fantastic!
Amy Parker
Watched a show today here with my son, what a lovely place! Very cleverly done and he really enjoyed it. Staff so lovely.
Rhys Ford-Young
Fantastic production of the shaggy dog tails!
A wonderful evening of great company and entertainment, great bar selection of local IPA ales and further drinks. Would highly recommend a visit if you can, a highly talented young crew 👍
Laura Duffy
Absolutely excellent venue. Wonderful staff, comfortable and inviting. Weston super mare needs this place, it's been a long time coming. 5 stars 🌟 ✨ 😍 💛 💖