Comedy writer and opera singer Lucy Mellors has had enough.
Enough of groveling to all-powerful male directors.
Enough of being judged for eating a biscuit.
Enough of singing by the bras at the back of Marks and Spencer.
Enough of sacrificing her mental health in pursuit of a dream.
Intertwining Lucy’s experiences as an award-winning opera singer with the stories of Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) and Valentina Ponomaryova (almost the first woman in space). 'It is I, Seagull' is a hilarious celebration of self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and space travel.
Fusing opera and comedy, Lucy exposes current and historical sexism to explore what it takes to achieve something extraordinary, and... is it worth it?
Supported by Arts Council England, MAST Mayflower Studios, The Fenton Arts Trust, the Winship Foundation, Proteus Theatre and the Richmond Douglas Charitable Trust.
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Lyn Gardner Stagedoor
