Parts are assigned at the start of each session. Everyone gets a chance to read if they wish. If you do not want to read, there are some listening places available in each group. It is a great way to spend an hour and really brings the text to life.

This month’s play: Trifles by Susan Glaspell

Farmer John Wright has been murdered. While he was asleep in the middle of the night, someone strung a rope around his neck. Shockingly, that someone might have been his wife, the quiet and forlorn Minnie Wright.

Playwright Susan Glaspell’s one-act play, written in 1916, is loosely based on true events. As a young reporter, Glaspell covered a murder case in a small town in Iowa. Years later, she crafted this short play, inspired by her experiences and observations.

Practical information

• Scripts are shared in advance by clicking on the button above.
• You are welcome to read the play in advance, but this is not required.
• The Zoom link is sent on the ticket.
• The event is free, but must be booked in advance.
• Tickets are available for both readers and listeners and there are three sessions across 30 and 31 May.
• Donations are welcomed.

ABOUT CLAIRE HORSBURGH

Claire, who organises the group, is an author, educator, and facilitator. In 2015, after teaching Film Studies, English, and Media Studies for over a decade, she started new projects. She currently writes content for textbooks and teaches a module at UWE (University of the West of England).