Mission Abort

One in three women in the UK will at some point choose to terminate a pregnancy. Worldwide, the number is one in four. Mission Abort by Therese Ramstedt is the important story about the human being behind the choice.

Strong opinions on the legislation around female reproductive rights are voiced on a daily basis; Mission Abort “breaks the taboo around abortion with flair and gusto” (Ed Fest Mag) by telling the story of one woman’s actual experience – from discovering she is pregnant, to making the decision, following it through and getting on with life afterwards.

Described by The Scotsman as “an honest and emotional journey which is necessarily bittersweet”, this explosive one-woman play invites the audience along for a laugh-cry rollercoaster journey – asking the big question: how can a choice that is so right be so hard?

Mission Abort saw its world premiere at the 70th Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing at Gilded Balloon’s Rose Theatre venue to great acclaim:

“Masterfully executed, Mission Abort tackles the taboo around abortion and makes the important point that it’s an issue that society should no longer be ashamed to address” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“…a very mature, honest, human take on the still largely taboo topic of abortion […] In equal measure tragic and humorous, Ramstedt lands a beautiful, powerful performance.” Fringe Guru