The Role of a lifetime
Bringing the toxic, competative world of womanhood and the theatre industry to light in this new black comedy, Emma brought a dystopian epic to NSDF 2026
"An insanely creative play that keeps the audience on their toes."
"exceptional direction."
"cleverly combining dystopian, physical surreal comedy with a naturalistic narrative"
-NSDF audience feedback
by Heather Collier
Cathartic Party
National Student Drama Festival at Leicester Curve
7th April 2026
This sharing was a work in progress performance
Cast
Smegan - Ashleigh-Ann French
Jizelle - Lola Cranleigh
Sem - Maya Waghorn
Vajbot - Scout Halliday
Eva - Maia von Malaise
Jeremy / The Direggtor - Luke Pierce-Powell
Production Team
Writer - Heather Collier
Director - Emma Large
Sound Designer, Composer and Operator - Ganey Zhang
Fight / Intimacy Director - Marie Drisch
Dramaturgical Support - Joe Strickland from Chronic Insanity
Photography - Julian Guidera
