Help Bring 'Monster’d' to life
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A new play about finding yourself in a world that tells you not to exist.
This September, we’re bringing Monster’d to the Bread & Roses Theatre in Clapham, and we need your help.
Monster’d is a bold, messy, heart-wrenching and hilarious new play about a girl named Aurelie, created in a lab by a scientist who just wanted a friend.
She’s a monster. She’s a child. She’s Shakespeare. She’s an outcast. She’s us.
In a chaotic mash-up of Frankenstein, school trauma, institutional gaslighting and the complete works of the Bard, Aurelie fights to be seen in a world that tells her she's broken.
It’s a story about neurodivergence, self-worth, resilience, and what it really means to belong.
“A moving and deftly constructed piece of autobiographical theatre - full of insight, emotion and abundant imagination.” - David Byrne, Artistic Director & CEO, The Royal Court Theatre.
"This is a brilliantly inventive play performed with explosive creative energy by Aurelie Burton. It's funny, moving, and challenges our approach towards neurodiversity and education whilst taking us on a wild and fantastical ride. "
“This uplifting and inspiring piece shows you can achieve anything you set your mind on if your heart and soul are deeply invested too. Aurelie shines in her moving story of overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams.”
We’ve secured a five-night run from 9th–13th September 2025 in one of London's most vibrant fringe venues, The Bread & Roses Theatre. But to bring this unique story to the stage, with all its moving parts, voiceovers, physical theatre, and imagination, we need to raise £20,000.
What your donation supports:
- Fair pay for our brilliant cast and creative team
- Rehearsal space and technical equipment
- Access support for the creative team and audience
- Costumes, props, and set design
- Marketing to reach the communities this story speaks to
We are a small, passionate team working on a tight budget, but we believe in the power of this piece, and the difference it can make to people who have felt othered, unheard, or underestimated.
Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to opening night.
And if you can’t donate right now, please consider sharing this page to help us spread the word.
Thank you for your support.
Organizer
Kit Thompson
Organizer
England