Middle-Weight Theatre have launched the UK tour of a brand-new original drama What’s Next? Written by Matt Roberts and directed by Tom Stabb, What’s Next? will open Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham on May 17 before heading to The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and The Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester.
Based on historical events, What’s Next? is a compelling one-woman play about Harriet Quimby, a groundbreaking character in aviation history who broke cultural standards and reached new heights as the first woman to receive a pilot’s licence in the United States.
This thrilling new production sheds light on an often-overlooked historical milestone: the awe-inspiring adventure of the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel.
Playing the title role is Victoria Lucie, who made her West End debut playing Miss
Casewell in London’s longest running play The Mousetrap. Other stage credits include The Night Pirates, (The Rose Theatre, Kingston and National Tour), The Importance of Being Earnest, Charleys Aunt, The Hound of the Baskervilles and many more with the Worcester Rep.
Victoria Luce said: “I am not only honoured to be asked to play such a strong and pioneering woman of history, but hugely excited to be reunited with old friends and
new at Middle-Weight Theatre after performing with them in 2015.”
Director Tom Stabb said: “Seeing a new piece of theatre come together is always a special process. What’s Next? is no exception, literally elevating things to a whole new level.”
Writer Matt Roberts said: “Harriet Quimby’s story is an amazing and inspiring
one – and I’m so happy I’ve been able to play a part in bringing her achievements to
the attention of a modern audience.”
Listings:
Friday 17th – Saturday 18th May 2024
8pm
Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
https://www.oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/whats-next
24th May 2024
The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/what-s-next/
7th – 8th June 2024
The Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/whats-next/
13th June 2024
The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington
20th July 2024
The Beehive Theatre, Honiton
6th – 7th September 2024
The Playhouse Studio, Oxford
9th – 19th October 2024
Hen & Chickens Theatre, London
24th – 26th October 2024
The Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
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