Writer & Director Megan Cronin worked alongside Composer, Lyricist & Musical Director Joseph Atkins to create Carnation for a Song in 2018, at The Young Vic Theatre. Its first incarnation was as a community response to Sam Gold’s production of Fun Home. The company was made up of LGBQ Londoners, all aged 50+, who shared their stories to help build this moving musical experience. Commissioned by our Taking Part department, the show features original songs and text directly inspired by their experiences. Stories range from being on the front line of the fight for cultural acceptance and equal rights, to present hopes for a more inclusive future. They grapple with the treacherous world of online dating, face up to the realities of ageing and reflect on whether they are truly seen by society.
A revised version of Carnation for a Song played again The Young Vic in Spring 2019 and featured new text, new songs and new company members. The show toured to the Tate Modern & The Albany Theatre.
Recent credits include, Writing 'WHAT'S GOING ON' a short animation for English Touring Theatre, Running workshops on Documentary Theatre for the Young Vic, & being selected as the Young Vic's Artist in Residence for the annual Artist Climate Lab in 2019.