top of page

and the stench of flowers fills the air

A piece of political theatre that explores how poverty leads to the breakdown of community. We follow a teenager and his mother struggle with their relationship to each other, as their community crumbles around them. This play uses lyricism inspired by rap, highlighting our shared responsibility for any injustices in our communities.

  • Longlisted for Housemates Festival 2026, Brixton House

  • Shortlisted for The Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize 2025

  • Arts Council Project Grant 30k (+10k in kind) - Young Vic, Cardboard Citizens, HighRise, Carmen Collective -Research & Development (2024)

  • Pleasance Theatre, Excerpt,  Main House (2025)

 

NEWHAM HYDRA (3240 x 1080 px) (1).png

©2026 by Maria Messias Mendes.

bottom of page