The true story of Jerrie Cobb, one of a group of female pilots known as the Mercury 13 who underwent rigorous testing by NASA in the 1960s as astronauts, only to be denied the chance to fly to space.
Director: Craig Norman
Cast:
Jerrie Cobb – Flora Blissett Jackie Cochran – Caroline R Doyle Dr Lovelace – Randy Brown Harvey/Circus Bob/Congressman Waggoner – Andy Barrett Helena – Alison Ryan Jack Ford/John Glenn – Joe Dominic Mayor/Reporter/Congressman Anfuso – Ian Cuthbert Mrs White/Young Woman/Female Reporter – Jemima Dunn
This thriller, first performed in 1938, gave rise to the modern term “gaslighting”, describing a form of psychological abuse that causes the victim to doubt their memory, and even their sanity. Bella Manningham is haunted by the nightly unexplained dimming of the gaslights in her home and the mysterious footsteps coming from upstairs. Her husband Jack convinces her that these are mere hallucinations, and that if her mental state doesn’t improve soon, he will have to take drastic action.
Director: Jonathan Pott-Negrine
Cast:
Bella Manningham – Charlotte Schofield Jack Manningham – Jamie Bowman Rough – Nick Davidson Elizabeth – Ingrid Miller Nancy – Suki Rees
