KAILEY is a bold comedy-drama about an 18-year-old navigating life alone while her mum’s in prison. A funny, and unflinching look at society’s forgotten youth.
Kailey’s mum’s been sent to prison, and she needs to grow up – fast. She’s just turned eighteen; first job, her own place, big nights out. This might just be freedom after all. But when you’re young and your parent is taken away, who do you turn to when things get a little too messy?
Inspired by writer Kerry Wright’s own lived experience, KAILEY is a bold new play that shines a light on society’s forgotten young people. Funny and searingly honest, KAILEY doesn’t ask for sympathy; it demands you look closer.
Writer/Producer – Kerry Wright
Director/Dramaturg – Tess Seddon
Designer – Lu Herbert
Associate Director – Chantell Walker
Lighting Designer – Jessie Addinall
Sound Designer – Sonum Batra
Movement Director - Xolani Crabtree
Costume Associate – Madi Omatseone
Lighting Associate - TBC
Production Manager – Casimira Hayward-Peel of New Wolf Productions
Touring Stage Manager – Georgia Batterley
Technical Stage Manager – Leo McCall
Rehearsal Stage Manager – Amy Ashwell
General Manager – Mitchell Vernals
Marketing Manager – Patrick Swain
Publicist – Storytelling PR
2024 Production Shots - Anthony Robling
2025 Show Image – Nathan McGill