Brenda's Baby
Brenda's Baby an Urban Play in Four Acts was released as YouTube series in 2023. The production was written and produced by Tom for c21 Theatre Company.
Cast:
Rosie McClelland and Conor O'Donnell
Creative Team:
Writer: Tom Rowntree-Finlay
Director: Stephen Kelly
Videographer: Matt Faris
Sound designer: Lucie Treacher
Lighting Designer: Malcolm Smyth
Developed over a 24 months period the project was based on a true story. Tom worked with the real life Brenda over an 12 month period to develop and refine the script ensuring it captured her story. Tom then teamed up with production partners c21 Theatre Company who produced the play. Initially being developed as a stage show, Covid-19 restrictions resulted in the project being rejigged and play being developed as a four part theatrical Youtube series which aired in 2023. Below is Part One.