Bag Lady

Bag Lady by Marcia Layne
Presented by Hidden Gems Productions
Memory is precious. Yours, mine, the phone … Just need to know when to press delete.

Meet Eve, covered in a huge overcoat, epitomising the homeless ‘bag lady’. The items in the trolley are symbolic, representing her somewhat troubled life story - some inspiring wrath, some pain and some instilling moments of pride. As she peels back the layers, through her rants and reflections we realise that not only is it okay to be angry, but sometimes it is essential for our survival.

Marcia Layne’s brand new monologue Bag Lady boldly explores important issues of mental health and social exclusion, both challenging and celebrating the notion of the ‘angry’ and ‘strong black woman’.

Sometimes it’s okay to be angry.