Mum
With three new plays in the past six months, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm is having a moment. Her psychodrama Mum draws on the trauma, fear and guilt of early parenthood when you find your bundle of joy also brings a burden of expectation and exhaustion. Sophie Melville is superb as a new mother whose much-needed night off turns into a nightmare. Available from Soho theatre until 6 March, it’s an insightful meditation on the art and importance of care – not just for babies but parents, too. Read the full review.
