Jenny is standing in her bedroom, cleaning a pair of walking boots. She is in her under-slip. There is a mirror, a small table, a rail of clothing and a double bed. A long nighty is on top of the bed and underneath it, sits a small cardboard box.

She patiently waits for her husband to return, while outside the rain continues to fall, as it has done all day…

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CAST:
Jenny: Elaine Parker
Radio Voice: Michael Thompson

CREDITS:
‘Flood’ first received a rehearsed reading at the ‘Crucible Theatre’ in March 2009 as part of the ‘Journeys to the City’ programme. This production also features the musical track “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy.

Written and Produced by Alice Collins
Directed and Edited by Peter Beeston
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