They call me Mum. Everyone calls me Mum now. Or Mummy. I had a name before. Where did that go?

Inspired by true events, Fox is a brutally honest and insightful exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society. A sharply observed drama that examines our complex relationship with ‘help’ – our desire to give it and the need to seek it for ourselves.

This “small but perfectly formed” play (Telegraph) is “a brave, eye-opening show” (WhatsOnStage).

First produced at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Fox was praised for being “a really poignant and insightful piece” (Three Weeks) and “deep, mature, and nuanced. A must-see.” (Feminist Fringe). Directed by Offie Award nominee Lisa Cagnacci, Fox is “a compelling monologue [which] rings relatably true to life” (Telegraph). 

Parent & Baby Performances

These performances are specifically for grown ups to bring along their non-walking babies. There will be a baby friendly set up for seating and it’ll be a relaxed performance so you can care for all your baby’s needs during the show. The content of the show is for adults so the performance is not suitable for babies over 12 months.

Post show events

Tue 25 Nov (after 11.00 show): Featuring Candice Davis, Founder of Afterbirth London, a website for resources for postnatal mums; Claire Dugan, Birth Doula, Breastfeeding Consultant, Hypnobirthing Teacher and Founder of A Mother Space; Rebecca Selbie, (M)otherway Therapist and Motherhood Coach; Dr. Susan Pawlby MA PhD, Developmental Clinical Psychologist.

Thu 27 Nov (after 11.00 show): Featuring Candice Davis, Founder of Afterbirth London, a website for resources for postnatal mums; Roxane Keynejad, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Psychiatrist; Jennifer Danby, Clinical Lead at Mums-Aid; Yas Knight, Association for Post-Natal Illness; Geri Spicer, Post-Natal Doula and Founder of The 4th Club; Siobhan Miller, The Positive Birth Company; Ivana Poku PHDr, Founder of Mumsjourney, Author of Motherhood: The Unspoken. 

Thu 4 Dec (after 11.00 show): Featuring Claire Wilson, NIHR Fellow and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist; Victoria Rope, Parents & Carers in Performing Arts; Alice Hutton, Association for Post-Natal Illness; Yas Knight, Association for Post-Natal Illness.

 

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Carbon Theatre & Becky Barber in association with Park Theatre.

  • Evenings

    21.00

    Day performances

    11.00, 15.15

  • Duration

    Approx 60 mins

  • Tickets

    £12.50 - £14.50

  • Genre

    Drama

  • Age guidance

    14+

  • Content warnings

    The production contains strong language and explores sensitive themes of postnatal depression and includes mentions of baby loss.