Described as “a story of love and redemption”, Hopelessly Devoted runs at the Tricycle Theatre until Saturday 19th April following a successful UK Tour.
Chess is in prison. Facing a lengthy sentence, her cell mate, Serena, becomes her soul mate. But when Serena is given parole, Chess faces total isolation.
Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for a reason to love music again. She finds a powerful voice in Chess. But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past.
Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for a reason to love music again. She finds a powerful voice in Chess. But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past.
Cat is best known for playing DC Kezia Walker in The Bill. On stage she starred as Nancy in the national touring production of Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver.
Her theatre credits also include: Billie Holiday in Lightning Child (Shakespeare's Globe), Witch in Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), Decade (Headlong) and Simone in Been So Long (Young Vic).
Her theatre credits also include: Billie Holiday in Lightning Child (Shakespeare's Globe), Witch in Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), Decade (Headlong) and Simone in Been So Long (Young Vic).
I recently spoke to Cat about why she loves Kate Tempest’s work, working alongside an all-female cast and creative team, and why playing Nancy in Oliver was a dream come true…
Have you enjoyed your time touring in Hopelessly Devoted?
Yes, it’s been an experience! I’ve never toured one-night venues before. I guess it’s a bit like being a rock star, but without the glamour [laughs]. It’s been amazing! For me it’s down to Kate’s (Tempest) writing, she’s done a blinder. The story, the lyrical elements to the songs and the characters are genius.
