Chunky Jewellery
Co-created by Jude Williams, Natasha Gilmore and Ben Duke (Lost Dog)
Upcoming Performances
The Lowry, Salford
26th September 2026
Two friends, one year, two births, a death, 18 bursts of laughter, 34,000 tears (each), and one piece of chunky jewellery.
It was a year to forget, but instead Natasha and Jude co-created an epic autobiographical show with Ben Duke (Olivier Nominated / Lost Dog). Combining a potent patchwork of theatre, dance, comedy, and self penned and borrowed songs, Chunky Jewellery tells the story of two single mothers navigating life, death and everything in-between. An honest and raw account of sisterhood and solidarity in grief, survival with courage and resilience...making a life from the fragments of their dreams and their kids’ musical instruments.
Hailed as ‘Relatable and moving - a winning piece of autobiographical dance-theatre.’ ★★★★ (The Times), These uncompromising and formidable performers deliver an unflinchingly human and life-affirming piece of theatre.
★★★★★
“Chunky Jewellery is truly one of the best pieces of theatre I’ve seen, filled with heart-warming joy and poignant moments”
★★★★
“Genuinely moving and life affirming .. what gives this two-hander its overall feel-good factor is the feisty, funny energy”
★★★★
“a powerful, necessary production that dares to celebrate middle age… a well presented, engaging and thought-provoking work”
★★★★
“Presented with such realistic, unvarnished truth … there is no limit to the talents of the performers”
“Stalwarts of the Scottish stage ... beautiful”
The Scotsman
“A moving, funny, and deeply necessary piece of theatre… an achingly joyous celebration of sisterhood.’”
Edinburgh Review
Creative Team
Co-Created and Performed by Jude Williams, Natasha Gilmore
Co-Created and Directed by Ben Duke
Associate Director Vicki Manderson
Composer Davey Anderson with original songs by Jude Williams
Set and Costume Designer Shizuka Hariu
Costume Maker Holly Baxter-Weir
Lighting Designer Elle Taylor
Cellist Susan Appelbe
Producing Team Nicola Denman, Sarah Imaki, Jo Walmsley
Production Manager Elle Taylor
Stage Manager Katherine Siebert
Technical Manager (Sound) Archie Scott
Sound Engineer Keir Martin
PR Associate Joy Parkinson
Marketing Associate Serden Salih
Graphic Design Niall Walker
Photography Brian Hartley
Previous Performances
2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Made in Scotland Showcase; Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld; Tramway, Glasgow
2024 Tramway, Glasgow
