Bea

Bea is a one-act play for 3 women and 1 man - ages vary.

Synopsis...

Bea (who works as a children's entertainer) is haunted by a buzzing noise and believes she is cursed. After a disastrous job, during which she verges on complete mental breakdown, business partner Tracey organises paranormal professional – Steve – to investigate. Events turn sinister, as an evil spirit possesses Steve. Tracey’s sister, carpet-fitter Fiona, arrives just in time to save the day. But has the bee curse really been broken, or will the buzzing in Bea’s head return to plague her?

A word about 'Bea'...

As May Berenbaum, head of Entomology at the University of Illinois, wrote back in 2000 for the annual Insect Film Fear Festival (honestly); - “Bees are extremely familiar. They are a pre-sold antagonist. Bees have among the most sophisticated repertoires of behaviour of all invertebrates. They are easily manipulated, not only by beekeepers but also by filmmakers. Bees are cheap and available.” (Like so many of us.) And then there’s the lovely candles, the honey, the polish. Thanks Bees. However, they can actually kill you. Not very likely – but true nonetheless. And as with anything that can kill - we should try to understand and respect them. I know I do. The respect bit…

I hope you’re entertained. And if you’re looking for some deeper meaning… I’m up for discussing human belief systems, the complex friendships between women and the vast range of paranormal TV available on cable – you know where I am…

Bea is available from www.scriptcircle.co.uk - or use the direct link on the Gemma's Friends page.

Review on Fringe Report Website under Reviews.