Floor 13
Unable to overcome her middle-class guilt, one woman is forced to take drastic action. A twisted modern fable by Sam Burns.
Ms Sherman is living a life of luxury. She's landed her dream job. Has a beautiful apartment, equipped with her very own maid. She wants for nothing. So why does she feel so terrible? A search for her tower block's missing floor 13 takes Ms Sherman on a strange and sinister journey that might just save her from a life wracked by guilt. But how much is Ms Sherman really prepared to pay to feel better about herself?
A twisted modern fable about first-world problems and middle class guilt by Sam Burns.
Original music composed by Lucy Rivers, performed by Dan Lawrence and Lucy Rivers.
Directed by Helen Perry
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Cymru/Wales Production
Sam Burns was shortlisted for the Susan Smith Blackburn award and has worked with Paines Plough, the Bush, Theatre Clwyd, Sherman Theatre and Radio Wales.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ms Sherman | Alexandra Roach |
| Gita | Taj Atwal |
| Mrs Carvalho | Sudha Bhuchar |
| The Shantyman | Stuart McLoughlin |
| Director | Helen Perry |
| Writer | Sam Burns |
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 May 2017 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Thu 20 Jun 2019 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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