Have you got a wild side?
Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch...
Join Batty and her companion Wildthing for gossip, gay abandon, exquisite tenderness and raucous stories (with a side order of ranting), as they explore the magic and power of ageing.
This new production from Victoria Firth & Company explores the wildness - as opposed to madness - of women, and how our feral side can reconnect us to ourselves and our environment.

Background
Batty! Is an alternative coming of age story.
Batty is an ordinary woman on a journey of transformation. She is accompanied by an extraordinary shapeshifting companion, Wildthing. They are in a disintegrating cottage in a forest on the cusp of another world beyond responsibilities and social norms. An exciting and terrifyingly hot world in which nature reigns and women are powerful. It will explore the wildness - as opposed to madness - of women, and how our feral side can reconnect us to ourselves and our environment. For women of a certain age the work will speak to menopause and coming elderhood.
The production has a strong design aesthetic, features an original soundscape and live song. It has the intimacy of private conversations, raucous stories, snorting humour, gay abandon and exquisite tenderness.

Press quotes
“Sincere, frequently funny and a reminder that there is much more to mid-life than hot flushes” The Scotsman

“a bold, funny, and poignant exploration of identity, transformation, and wildness”  SheffHerd


“this is a meditation, an awakening, a realisation that life is about continual change” From The North


“A funny, fearless, and moving piece of theatre that deserves to be seen.”  SheffHerd


And audiences have said:

“Incredible performance! Beautifully written and expertly performed – an absolute joy to have the lives and thoughts and changes of middle aged women front and centre.” 


“Heartwarming and hilarious yet deeply moving – fantastic writing beautifully performed. A hugely entertaining and thought provoking piece” 

“LOVE to see more ‘middle aged women’ representation on the stage. What a privilege to spend an hour with these beautiful and kooky characters”
“Wow!! I haven’t laughed and cried so much in any other show - ever! This beautifully & skilfully written & performed show was just what I have been craving - absolutely love it - I feel I found my tribe!”
“I don’t think I’ve ever genuinely belly laughed and soul cried so much at a show! Wild women... you HAVE to see this show!!!”
“A beautifully-made, lyrical and provocative show about finding your power and identity as you get older.”
“A great show...A really powerful story of ageing and finding yourself as a woman.”
“Beautifully put together heartfelt play...Its witchy and odd and fantastic.”
“It was funny, true and deep at the same time, the set was beautiful. With a powerful message. Totally recommend it!”
“Thought-provoking, a bit bonkers in the best ways.” 

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