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SIMA

Written by Ellen Bannerman

Directed by Maddy Corner

Presented by Slime and Pies Theatre Co. 

“You’re going to find me like I found you. Thinking we’re just two ships in the night, that shouldn't have stumbled across each other. But we did, because it was meant to be.”

Sima is a morality play set in the flat of an isolated university student, Jess. When she opens up her home to a stranger in need of her help, this unlikely encounter forces Jess to face her own demons in order to save Sima. Set in modern-day Edinburgh, this groundbreaking new play blurs naturalism with the supernatural, taking us out of the ordinary and into a world that is spiritual, ancient and uncertain.

 

Artistically integrated captions make this play accessible for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences. 

The world premiere of Ellen Bannerman’s daring debut play, following development at Drama Centre London.

 

Join the creative team for a post-show Q&A following the evening performance on Thursday 6th July. This event is open to all ticket holders. This will be an opportunity to hear more about the process, and ask the cast and creatives questions. 

At the end of the production, there will be a collection point for Advance, a charity helping women and girls affected by domestic violence and abuse. 

 

Presented by Slime and Pies, the female-led, new writing company. Previous Slime and Pies projects include; ‘Kill the Second Coming with Slime and Pies’ by Ellen Bannerman, developed at Traverse Theatre and shortlisted for Pleasance Future Award, and ‘The Interview’ by Eleanor Roberts, shared at the Blue Elephant Theatre.

[CW // Please note that the show will contain loud music, violently suggestive actions and language that may include references to mental illness, harassment and death as well as discussions of self harm and domestic abuse sometimes in the context of class, social inequity and privilege.]

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