• Runtime: 120 minutes

• Theatre

By Lydia Marchant

Sophie is about to become a single mum – a third-generation one – and she’s terrified. How will she afford to feed her baby? Or a Deluxe Snuggle Pod? Can she hold on to her job? What if she’s crap at parenthood? Surely she can count on her own mum and nan to help...

Except her mum’s got used to having a life of her own, and doesn’t fancy going back to changing nappies and no sleep. Meanwhile, fresh out of hospital with a broken leg, her nan’s having a three-quarter-life crisis of her own.

From slammed doors to living-room karaoke, Lydia Marchant’s play Mumsy is a sparky, soulful comedy drama about the highs and lows of motherhood.

Contains some strong language and balloon popping. Brief discussion of pregnancy complications, depictions of food poverty and family discord.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.