THREE (Multiplay Drama)

A funny, dark and thrilling play about family connections and the fallout from violence. Three sisters fight to keep track of reality as their whole world is shot to pieces. Dad's getting released from prison tomorrow and the air smells like a proper British summer. Tia's turned sixteen, smashing her GCSEs and gearing up for prom. Rochelle treats her little sister to a new dress from Westfield that even Jaz says she looks beautiful in - and Jaz wouldn't lie. Music blares in the backyard and the sisters smile together for the first time in a while. This could be the best summer they've ever had... THREE was first performed at the Arcola Theatre, London, in a production by National Youth Theatre's Playing Up Company. Multiplay Drama is an exciting new series of large-cast plays, specifically written to be performed by and appeal to older teenagers and young adults.

Sophie Ellerby is currently the Writer-in-Residence at Pentabus Theatre Company. She studied Drama at the University of Manchester and trained as an actor at the Nottingham Television Workshop and National Youth Theatre REP Company. She was awarded a place on HighTide's First Commission scheme in 2016 where she wrote her debut play Lit. Other work includes, THREE, performed at the Arcola theatre in 2017, and Function, performed at The Criterion Theatre in September 2018. Sophie's work aims to tackle provocative societal questions in an accessible, entertaining, human way.