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Kay Mellor, best known as the writer of successful TV series including Fat Friends and Band of Gold, is set to tread the boards for the first time in 12 years by appearing in her own stage play, A Passionate Woman.
The play, which was adapted into a highly-successful BBC drama screened earlier this year, tells the story of Betty, a married woman who finds herself remembering an intense love affair she experienced when she was younger.
Betty’s story is based on the life of Kay’s own mother – so when Kay takes the stage in the lead role, it will be a hugely personal experience for her. Kay, who was awarded an OBE for her services to drama, will be directed by Hull Truck’s Artistic Director Gareth Tudor Price.
Kay said: “A Passionate Woman is basically my mother’s story so playing Betty will be very emotional for me – it makes me feel very close to her. My mother was quite an unusual woman with lots of little quirks and I really hope I can
Acclaimed writer Kay Mellor to tread the boards, telling her mother’s story in...
A Passionate Woman
September 10 – October 2 2010
bring those out. All the family will be coming to see the play so their reaction will be the real test of how well I do it. I’m really excited to be back on the stage. The casting director for the TV version suggested I should think about playing the part of Betty – I wanted to direct that so didn’t, but it put the seed in my mind and I’m thrilled to be doing it here at Hull Truck. I have known Gareth since our college days – he saw the original play at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and knew my mum – so I feel that he really knows the play which makes a huge difference. He’s a fabulous director and we have a great cast – I’m really positive about it.”
The cast also features ex-Hollyoaks star Stuart Manning, who is making his stage debut in the role of Craze, Betty’s Polish lover. Andrew Dunn, best known for his part in TV’s dinnerladies, is back at Hull Truck after a gap of 10 years, and former Emmerdale star Anthony Lewis completes the cast playing Betty’s son Mark. The play begins in Betty’s loft, with the action later transferring to the roof of the house. The set, designed by Foxton, promises to be one of the most spectacular ever seen at Hull Truck.
To book tickets, call the box office on 01482 323638 or visit www.hulltruck.co.uk
The Cast in rehearsal