You’re invited to the development reading of
Saving Face
Friday 17th October at 6pm in The B Bar
Please join us on Friday, 17th October for a development reading of Saving Face by Ella Buckley and Isabella Watkins, presented as part of our 2025 Q The Locals program.
Running time: 60 minutes, no interval
Venue: The B Bar – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
Saving Face is the story of Celia, a twenty-something following her dreams at university – boyfriend, studying, partying – before she is brutally confronted by the limitations of her body. Exploring the impact of invisible disabilities, how they warp the already difficult transitions from teenager to adult, this play questions what self-acceptance costs in an ableist world. Written for an ensemble of nine actors, the piece delves into the intricacies of Celia’s daily existence, breaking down expectations and stereotypes in the search for a more honest and theatrical representation of how disability can affect your romances, your friendships, your education, your career, your self-worth and your independence.