Martha MacDonald
Writer. Comedian. Performer.
SHELL
“A production that made the audience laugh until they cried and then cry until they laughed”
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When Margot’s dad dies, her main worries are keeping it together during the eulogy and how she can’t listen to ‘The Cure’ without bursting into tears... never in a million years did she think he would actually leave her the f***ing tortoise.
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This hibernating reptile has now outlived two generations of her family, and Margot’s worried that she might be next.
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This production was kindly supported by ArtHouse Jersey and enjoyed a sold-out mini run at The Hope in September 2023.
About Me...
As a satirical columnist, comedic playwright, sketch writer and viral hit stand-up poet, Funny Women Content Creator Award Finalist Martha MacDonald is an original new voice in comedy. She has performed her funny poetry internationally at the 2022 Transpoésie Poetry Festival in Brussels.
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Martha is a credited writer on the first series of BBC Radio sketch show 'DMs Are Open' and she has also been a playwright in residence with theatre companies Paines Plough and RIFT.
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Having recently written and directed her debut comedy show 'SHELL' - an homage to her pet tortoise - Martha is currently in rehearsals for new writing projects in 2024.