'This Wide Night' Debuts at Soho Theatre on July 30th

THIS WIDE NIGHT, the new play by Chloë Moss tackling the effects of imprisonment on women, debuts at the Soho theatre in late July before embarking on a tour reports the Official London Theatre Guide.

"Moss's new drama is the tale of two women trying to start over. When Lorraine is released from prison, she heads straight to Marie's. They used to share everything inside, but find that the friendship that once kept them strong threatens their new existence on the outside." describe press notes.

THIS WIDE NIGHT tars Cathy Owen and Jan Pearson. Moss wrote the play while working with inmates at Cookham Wood prison.

"I had enough material to write 50 different plays. I decided to concentrate on two aspects:  the uniqueness of relationships formed in prison - and if they are able to exist in another context; and resettlement –  particularly of women who have spent a long time in prison and who are released at a point in their lives when starting afresh can feel like a very hopeless prospect." Cook said.

Founded in 1979 by two women inmates, Clean Break both produces productions inspired by women in the prison system and uses theatre as a way to educate, train and improve lives.

THIS WIDE NIGHT, directed by Lucy Morrison, runs at Soho between 30 July and 9 August (press night 31 July). Following the Soho run it will go on a national tour in various prisons.

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