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Since wrapping post on this ‘tender’ piece of q***r history in March, we’ve already had an incredible response behind the scenes, including this gorgeous endorsement from the one and only !! We’re excited to share more of the love soon - but in the meantime, a massive thank you to Vinnie and all our supporters! 🍂
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If you’d like to get involved, we are still fundraising for festival costs - please head to the link in our bio for more info 🍁
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LADY MACBETH WAS NEVER A GIRL
📝 Written and Directed by - Francesca McBride
🗄️Produced by - Dannie Dart for Hidden Voice Productions .dart
🎬 Executive Producer - Francesca McBride for left eddy stories
🎥 Director of Photography - Gemma Robb
👨‍💻Edited by - Kyle Pitcaithly
🎶 Music by - Peter McMahon
📂Associate Producer - Molly Keating
📣 First Assistant Director - Ash de Haldevang .de.h

CAST
📕Jessica - Francesca McBride
📗Ashley - Eva Smith
📘Miss. Fletcher - Pene Herman-Smith
📙Ms. Johns - Rebecca Robin
📔Tom - Benjamin Keachie
📚Students: Ruby Bell, Serina Estrada, Louis Jaffa, James Kane, Callan MacAndie, Rebecca McDiarmid, Anna McDonald, Jack Nisbet, Shaun Newson, Matt Page
📓Maths Teacher - Errol Rodrigues .rodrigues

CREW
📽️1st AC/Focus Puller - Jack Fingland
💡Gaffers - Jamie Wellington and Paul Morgan
🎙️Sound - Rene Romualdo
🎒Props - Titan Props
🧵Costumes - Seamless Studios .studios_costumes
🔉Sound Editor - Rene Romualdo
💻 Colorist - Jack Fingland
📸BTS & Stills Photographer - Noëlle Peterson

🪑Special Thanks to The Boardwalk Impact Arts, Jacopo Adolini, Taaj Bowers, Matt Page, Errol Rodrigues, and everyone who fedback on the rough cut of the film.
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We wanna say a massive thank you to BIFA-qualifying festival for the Honourable Mention 🎉

We are super excited that Lady Macbeth Was Never a Girl will be joining the online programme this year, and will share more info with you asap! In the meantime, you can pick up your passes for the festival, 15-21 June 2026, on the Brighton Rocks Film Festival website 🍁
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We’re also now on our final fundraising push, so if you’d like to support (even a pound or two!), pls head to the link in our bio x
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A sneaky peek of some of the stills from our upcoming short film; Lady Macbeth Was Never a Girl 🎥

A co-production between and , the film explores identity, self-recognition, and the spaces we carve out for ourselves to be who we are autumn 🍁

If you’d like to support our festival fee fundraising - head to the link in our bio!

📚 Explore Our Workshops & Classroom Performances!

The show may be over but the story is just beginning! In addition to our story session workshops, we’re excited to offer performances of our new production for the classroom. Whether you’re looking to enhance creativity with our workshops or bring a unique theatrical experience to your students, we’ve got you covered.

Discover how our educational programs can enrich learning and engagement in your school or organisation!

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💬 Audience Reactions…

"This is a fantastic piece and I hope to see it again! I would recommend it highly to others and I wish you all the best in all future endeavours. Keep telling these stories. The world should hear them."

We’re thrilled with your feedback and eager to hear more! What did you think of Beneath the Camouflage Tree?

Let us know here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bOJuFX4-aBtYcq8Gs5ZstBPYBiRcew6Aok7LEVFmP8U/viewform

🎬 Relive the Moments

Missed the performance or want to see it again?

Us too! Check out these highlights from our new work. Let us know your favorite part or any thoughts and questions you have on the production below👇🏼

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbO1ISH6-hW3c1oUUrsKkeUhNqcL2y8V7HNTvke6zskBJ5Jw/viewform

📸 Live from the Stage!

We’re in tech and raring to go with our new work! Stay tuned for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and moments from tonight’s performance.

We can’t wait to hear what you think!

🚨 It’s Almost Here!

Beneath the Camouflage Tree debuts tomorrow night at 8pm!

We’re excited to share this work with you, don’t miss out on your last chance to grab tickets!

🎟️: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/beneath-the-camouflage-tree/

🌟 Spotlight on Talent:

Meet Francesca McBride, the incredible lead in our upcoming production, Beneath the Camouflage Tree. With a wealth of stage and screen experience along with recent training Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, they bring unmatched energy and emotion to the stage.

Get ready to be mesmerised by their performance on September 3rd theeggtheatrebath Engage: Adult Participation at Theatre Royal Bath, tickets available now! 🎟️

https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/beneath-the-camouflage-tree/

⏳ The Countdown Begins!

As part of our work on Beneath the Camouflage Tree we recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Heritage Hub to share a talk, Q&A, and scene sharing session.

This event was a unique opportunity to delve into the historical themes of our production and share scenes inspired by local heritage.

It was a fantastic evening of discussion, performance, and connection with the community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Tickets available here for the first full performance of BtCT 🎟️: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/beneath-the-camouflage-tree/

Beneath the Camouflage Tree Beneath the Camouflage Tree is a two-hander play which introduces fictional characters Jack and Tony, inspired by a composite of many real ‘women soldiers’.