"Mary and the Hyenas" is a thrilling musical about Mary Wollstonecraft, an early advocate for women's rights, narrated by her during the last ten days of her life. The production, written by Maureen Lennon and involving Billy Nomates' music, portrays Wollstonecraft's vibrant history through a mix of past recollections. Featuring a lively, 1980s synth score, the performance highlights her struggles, loves, and literary accomplishments with dynamic visual styles. A six-member female cast, led by Laura Elsworthy as Wollstonecraft, captivates audiences with an energetic tribute to this influential figure and her legacy.
The story's premise is that Mary Wollstonecraft is speaking to her newborn daughter, Mary Shelley, during the final ten days of her life before succumbing to puerperal fever.
The musical score has a boppy 1980s alternative synth feel evoking both The Cure and early Madonna, with strong ballads that showcase Wollstonecraft's tumultuous life.
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