Cast Set For New Original Drama WHAT'S NEXT?

In a celebration of International Women's Day, Middle-Weight Theatre has announced the cast and UK tour of the brand new original drama What's Next?. 

Written by Matt Roberts and directed by Tom Stabb, What's Next? will open in Bristol this April before embarking on a UK tour visiting cities across the country. 

Based on historical events, What's Next? is a compelling one-woman play about Harriet Quimby, a groundbreaking character in aviation history who broke cultural standards and reached new heights as the first woman to receive a pilot's licence in the United States.

This thrilling new production sheds light on an often-overlooked historical milestone: the awe-inspiring adventure of the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel.

Playing the title role is Victoria Lucie, who made her West End debut playing Miss Casewell in London's longest running play The Mousetrap. Other stage credits include The Night Pirates, (The Rose Theatre, Kingston and National Tour), The Importance of Being Earnest, Charleys Aunt, The Hound of the Baskervilles and many more with The Worcester Rep. 

Victoria Luce said: “I am not only honoured to be asked to play such a strong and pioneering woman of history, but hugely excited to be reunited with old friends and new at Middle-Weight Theatre after performing with them in 2015.” 

Director Tom Stabb said: “Seeing a new piece of theatre come together is always a special process. What's Next? is no exception, literally elevating things to a whole new level.”

Writer and producer Matt Roberts said: “Harriet Quimby's story is an amazing and inspiring one - and I'm so happy I've been able to play a part in bringing her achievements to the attention of a modern audience." 

Tickets for What's Next? in Bristol and Birmingham are currently on sale, with additional dates coming soon. 

Tour Dates

Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th April 2024
8pm  
The Alma Tarvern & Theatre, Bristol 
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/1072043? 

Friday 17th  - Saturday 18th May 2024 
8pm 
Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
https://www.oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/whats-next 

24th May 2024 
The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham 
On sale soon 

7th - 8th June 2024 
The Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester 
On sale soon 

13th June 2024 
The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington 

20th July 2024 
The Beehive Theatre, Honiton 

6th - 7th September 2024 
The Playhouse Studio, Oxford 

9th - 19th October 2024 
Hen & Chickens Theatre, London 

24th - 26th October 2024 
The Barnfield Theatre, Exeter  

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