Steve Gilroy Bücher

This powerful and moving drama shares the stories of women whose everyday lives have been touched by the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Winner of The Stage's Best Ensemble at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival.

The narrative revolves around a mother's deep emotional struggle and the profound bond she shares with her daughter, Baylee. The mother grapples with the public perception of her child as merely a symbol of rescue, overshadowing Baylee's true identity and individuality. This poignant exploration highlights themes of love, loss, and the fight against societal labels, emphasizing the mother's desire to reclaim her daughter's narrative and honor her as more than just a tragic image.

A verbatim play based on the moving real-life stories of disabled athletes aspiring to compete at the London 2012 Paralympics.