writer & producer

Them? [working title]

Mind Out Theatre & Clubhouse Presents this new dark comedy with songs set in a Job Centre. 

Writer Evie Osbon

Composer Chuck SJ

Director & dramaturg support from Jamie Fletcher

From being on Universal Credit to working for Universal Credit, new Work Coach, Mir embraces their queer identity during the backdrop of a global pandemic. In an ever-changing world, Work Coaches and customers alike attempt to make sense of their everyday lives by categorising each other. We are all at the mercy of the system. But humans programmed the system...

Which side of the desk will you be on? And could both sides work together?

A pacy and surreal story about privilege, power and solidarity.

“There was definitely a culture of empathy and softness that was very refreshing and something to take away.”
— Creative Mentee from Phase 1 R&D
“I don’t really like to speak in front of anybody like this but I am literally a transgender civil servant. It felt, like, a little bit uncanny. I appreciate the dialogue and representation - thanks.”
— Audience member from Phase 1 WIP
A white person in a black sweater and headset looks up at another person - they are a Black femme person wearing an orange high-vis and holding a mug. The scene is set against a dark background, and both appear to be engaged in an animated conversati
Three people are seated in a semicircle, engaging in a discussion. They are holding open scripts. A whiteboard with writing is visible in the background, and they are surrounded by orange chairs in a room with wooden panelling.
Two large sheets of white paper (tinged with pink stage lights) are covered with colourful sticky notes. The top sheet is labelled Challenges of Co-Creation and the bottom Success of Co-Creation. Notes are in various colours, including green, pink, a
A 3D rendering of a room featuring chairs and desks arranged for a functional workspace. Designed by Scamp Niemz
A group of people stands on a dark stage facing a person in a red shirt who appears to be leading or instructing them. The group looks attentive and engaged in the dimly lit room.
A group of four people and a dog stand in a dimly lit room. One person plays a piano while another takes notes beside them. The other two listen attentively, and a dog stands nearby. Chairs are visible in the foreground.
Two people on stage: one white femme person seated and holding a script, the other Black femme person standing and smiling, also holding a script. The background is dark with overhead stage lights shining down. Both are engaged in a theatrical rehear
Two people (one seated, one standing on stage) against a black background. The Brown woman in the foreground wears a yellow-striped shirt and holds an open book, while the white femme person in the background in a beige shirt holds a small book. Phot
Four people are standing in a row, each holding scripts. The person on the right is speaking animatedly, wearing a green shirt. The others listen attentively, dressed in casual attire with one in a yellow striped shirt. The background is dark. Photo
A white person with curly hair performs at a microphone, wearing a green and black checkered shirt. They hold papers in one hand, gesturing with the other. A Black woman in a safety vest moves energetically in the background. A table with equipment i
A group of seven people (Facilitators, Evie & Ben, and five young people) smile at the camera. One person holds a soft sensory toy (Corn Cutie).
A group of people sitting attentively on chairs (an audience) in a well-lit room with large windows. Some are dressed casually, while one person is in colourful, patterned clothing. A child sits in a pushchair at the end of the row.

the process so far...

We are seeking venues who are equally excited about participation and production. We would like to join pre-existing participatory groups at their local theatre to bring a community cast into the world of the play as Job Centre customers, performing with us on their local stage.

If you know a theatre that would be interested email Evie via mindouttheatre@gmail.com

queerdos

QUEERDOs was set up after some outreach workshops with Bulwell residents asked for the creative sessions to continue!

I run QUEERDOs every first Wednesday of the month, 7pm - 8pm for Queer, Neurodivergent and Disabled folks to come together online, get creative and build confidence!

You can sign up to receive the Zoom link here.

“Honestly, being in a room with you [Evie] and working with lovely queer and neurodivergent people truly healed something for me. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day.”

— Simrun Sandhu, Assistant Producer for Them Phase 2

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