Saving Myself
Thursday 13th August 2026, 9pm-10pm
The Libra Theatre Cafe, 37 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ
£12 | £10
Thursday 13th August 2026, 9pm-10pm
The Libra Theatre Cafe, 37 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ
£12 | £10
SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes A new solo play about trauma, mythology and survival. Performed by Jessamy James, directed by Julia Stubbs. 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan.
After a violent assault, and a lifetime of being blamed for things going wrong, Lilly becomes convinced that something inside her has to be destroyed. Moving between realism, poetry, folklore and ritual, the play unfolds in real time as she fights to take control of her own body and story. It had its world premiere at Brighton Fringe in May, where it was received warmly by audiences.
Previews and Reviews for "Saving Myself" at Brighton Fringe (May 2026) "A focused, intimate and deeply unsettling piece of theatre - refuses to offer simple answers." Brighton Journal
"An honest, poetic, challenging and passionate tale sensitively told." @justsawthis.review
"Jessamy James puts in a solid performance - of a woman struggling to believe herself after a lifetime of being told not to." Chris Neville-Smith's Theatre Blog
"Sincerity and heart in this well-intentioned piece dealing with a troubling subject." @justsawthis.review
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