Jess's Dad-Phil works for Big Impact, a charity that delivers workshops to young men about male violence against women and girls. Today, he is at Springbank Secondary school to talk to a group of lads about his beloved daughter, Jess. 

As part of our real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas, listen to two North East women who share their own stories about maternity during the pandemic. 

As part of our real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas, listen to two North East women who share their own personal stories.

Catch up with Sarah Hughes and JoJo Kirtley as they talk about the importance of the real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas for our Womxn Up? Podcast and life now during the pandemic, post party-gate.

Written by Olivia Hannah

Performed by Rachel Brownstein

Directed by Corinne Kilvington

Pre-pandemic Chrissy and Pete were happily child-free, spending their time and money on travel and new experiences. All that was swept away by Covid, and in its place came caring responsibilities for their nephew. Now, in the aftermath, Chrissy finds herself changed and looking for a new way to make life meaningful.

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Written and Performed by Sarah Hughes

Directed by Corinne Kilvington

Michelle loves her job helping young people in the care system and prides herself on helping them feel less alone in the World. But, when the Coronavirus crisis enforces periods of isolation, she finds it hard to watch them struggle.  So, when she’s invited along to an online workplace “Well-being” Event to talk about her experience working in social care; she pulls no punches.