Chunky Jewellery
Co-created by Jude Williams, Natasha Gilmore and Ben Duke (Lost Dog)
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 turned it into a show. This is a comedy that bites. Pulling the shadows into the spotlight, they search for the form into which their stories might fit. An achingly joyous celebration of sisterhood, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster with open-hearted, brutal honesty. These uncompromising performers team up with Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke of Lost Dog to create this unflinchingly honest, human and hilarious show.
In partnership with Tramway supported by Creative Scotland and The Work Room.
“★★★★ A bittersweet delight”
“★★★★ Genius”
“★★★★ As funny as it is recognisable”
“★★★★★ Chunky Jewellery is truly one of the best pieces of theatre I’ve seen, filled with heart-warming joy and poignant moments”
“★★★★ relatable and moving… a winning piece of autobiographical dance-theatre”
“★★★★ Genuinely moving and life affirming .. what gives this two-hander its overall feel-good factor is the feisty, funny energy”
“★★★★ A deeply personal work … vulnerable and affirming”
“★★★★ 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
Upcoming Performances
Assembly Music Hall Edinburgh Festival Fringe Made in Scotland Showcase
1-24 Aug 2025
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
