“Hell isn’t a matter of debate.”
Sydney, Australia, 1962.
15-year old Calynn Turner is pregnant. Sent to a church-run maternity asylum by her hyper-religious mother Harriet, Calynn must carry out a pregnancy she has no say in.
An exploration of bodily autonomy and the power of persevering through the impossible, Inferna seeks to celebrate survivors in an age where a person’s right to choose seems to be more at stake each day.
Inspired by true events.
Following a sold-out rehearsed reading at the Alma Theatre Bristol, Small Beer Theatre Company brings Madison Cole’s Inferna to The Space following it’s world Premiere at Riverside Studios.
“sly and subtle genius…a stranglehold.” -FireKegs
Small Beer Theatre Company is a newly founded theatre company with focus on re-imaginings of classics and championing new writing. Our aim is to make accessible theatre that sheds light on the forgotten history of those who are underrepresented.
Following a 4* run of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II at Camden Fringe, Small Beer has launched its new writing division with Madison Cole’s Inferna.
Writer/Director: Madison Cole
Producer & Fight Director: Zoe Mavrides
Cast: TBA
