Details

Set in the '60s, Be My Baby follows the fortunes of Mary Adams, aged 19 and seven months pregnant. Sent to a mother and baby home, Mary and her fellow inmates have to cope with the shame of their pregnancy and the dawning realisation they must give up their baby for adoption. Yet despite the daily battles with a no-nonsense Matron, the girl's effervescence shines through. As they escape into the girl-groups songs they love, a touching and funny piece of work unfolds, which is not only punctuated but defined by the songs of the day.

Cast/Performers

Simona Bitmate (Mary), Crystal Condie (Queenie), Anna Gray (Norma), Jo Mousley (Mrs Adams), Tessa Parr (Dolores), Susan Twist (Matron)

Creatives/Company

Author: Amanda Whittington
Producer: Leeds Playhouse
Director: Jacqui Honess-Martin
Design: Amanda Stoodley