NHB Modern Plays: Sunrise

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After a complex break-up, Jessie navigates the challenges of dating while managing her personal life before her kids wake up. From actress and comedian Jessie Cave, this story is a heartfelt and hilariously candid exploration of life, featuring everything from crying in the woods to sexual mishaps, Harry Potter conventions, and Instagram sleuthing. It also delves into motherhood and the struggle to accomplish daily tasks. This edition includes numerous full-color, previously unseen doodles by Jessie, who eagerly shares her experiences. The material was initially performed as a critically acclaimed live show at Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and on tour across the UK. Critics have praised it as "devastatingly honest" and "wickedly funny," immersing audiences in Cave's life and thoughts. Described as an "exquisite show" that blends painful humor with moments of profound insight, it showcases her unique comedic voice. The storytelling is rich with details that resonate, making heartbreak both entertaining and relatable. Jessie's openness and honesty shine through, inspiring empathy and recognition in her audience.