A Bitter Pill is a contemporary tragi-comic play exploring Fabricated or Induced Illness, (formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy) through stylised performance, audience participation, and improvised music.
Lucy brings us into her wonderfully imaginative world, by playing games with the audience and inviting them to take on the roles of the various significant people in her life.
Lucy is a bubbly child who loves going to story time at her local library, doing art at school, and eating chocolate for breakfast. But there’s not much a seven year old can do to escape the harrowing isolation of medical child abuse.
Her health begins to deteriorate: she chokes in her sleep, needs a wheelchair for her broken leg, and develops alopecia; but mum has induced and exaggerated all of these ailments.
Lucy leaves us with a call to arms – to be her voice, and to help other children who might find themselves in the same situation.
Venue Details
Hull Truck Theatre is a pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook, inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential. We're committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all our communities to enjoy and feel valued. Cafe Bar run by award winning street food caterers, Shoot the Bull, is open 10am - 5pm (later on performance nights) on a Wed & Sat. And from 2hrs prior to a matinee or evening show on other days. Vegan options available. - Free WiFi - Accessible and Stoma Friendly toilets - Childrens reading corner and play area - Breast Feeding Friendly venue and part of the Hull Milk Trail - Dementia Friends - TIC (Tourette's Inclusion in the Community) Friendly Some of the Hull Truck Theatre team are also qualified in Level 1 or 2 British Sign Language.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Changing Places Toilet
Hearing Loop
Onsite Cafe
Wheelchair Access
