Based on the author’s true story of dealing with the mental challenges and sometimes funny moments of a cancer diagnosis.
We all respond differently to life-changing news. Millie, a fifty-something professional at the peak of her career, is about to find out just how quickly life can change when she’s diagnosed with breast cancer.
Millie deals with her shock diagnosis by creating an imaginary friend called Jack.
Jack helps Millie make sense of a world turned upside down. The highly entertaining play also offers genuine insights into dealing with long-term health issues, like breast cancer.
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“Every audience member was welcomed into Millie’s journey which although a difficult topic, was presented as an approachable and a shared experience. I hung on every word and could feel such a palpable engagement from the audience around me.”
“The idea of sharing such a personal, heart-warming story of resilience is a brave one and the story enters some very delicate territory. Daniels also plays other roles and is masterful in his change of facial expression and demeanour for each character. Phil Cameron-Smith as Jack is positively spectral. He expresses a level of exuberance and naivety that is often attributed to ghostly characters. He makes great use of proximity to Millie and makes it very clear what a persistent and constant presence he is in her life.
Beek plays Millie in a very subtle and straightforward manner, and this anchors the play’s realism nicely”
“An insightful and sometimes humorous play. Daniels leads the way in providing the play’s funniest moments. Beek is totally believable as Millie while Cameron-Smith gives a strong performance as Jack.”
“Alaine Beek’s writing is honest, yet entertaining, allowing audiences into her experience with breast cancer. The play’s lack of glorification works to its strength as it paints a genuinely human portrayal of dealing with such a difficult illness like cancer. Incredibly accessible and lovely example of storytelling in its simplest form. It is heartfelt and speaks to something many people don’t know how to express in a kind, funny, warm way.”