Autobiographical one-woman play Cancer B*tch! by Hannah Ali Khan, performed by Sophia Razvi, as part of the Elevate Festival.
Cancer B*tch! comes to the Barnfield Theatre on Thursday 5 November, part of the Elevate Festival. It's an autobiographical one-woman play written by Hannah Ali Khan and performed by Sophia Razvi.
Khan wrote the piece after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 24. It first went out at The Offbeat Festival in Oxford in September 2024, and she's described it as a way of dealing with the experience. On stage, it's supported by audio visuals and a modern soundtrack, and it follows Molly, who has cancer but is 'totally fine'—her doctor told her she has a 'nice cancer' with no chemo, no hair loss and no sickness, yet months later she's no closer to knowing if she's cancer-free. It's a 65-minute show with no interval.
The play is part of Elevate Festival, the Exeter Northcott's annual week-long celebration of new work by South-West artists. The festival commissions local writing and offers artists membership that includes press nights and social events. A few things to keep in mind before you book: there's detailed discussion of cancer, medical procedures and hospitals, as well as references to death and swearing. It's recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Tickets are £8, or £5 if you're an Elevate member. The show starts at 8:00 PM at the Barnfield Theatre.
