The Various Methods of Escape – London Theatre

“The Various Methods of Escape” by Amber Spooner is set to make its London premiere on December 3rd at the “Bread and Roses Theatre” with original Australian theatre company “Mon Sans Productions”

A bold 2-act Australian play about moving past traumatic experiences.

Grace has finally escaped 12 years in captivity. Once she returns to her family, she is determined to discover a life for herself without the constant prescience of her captor. Grace’s kidnapping not only affected her but also each member of her family. Her father is racked with guilt and shame, her mother loses her identity in the fight to find her and her sister just wants permission to be her person. This play examines how society comprehends and rationalises such an atrocity, leaving the audience to question their perceptions and beliefs. “The Various Methods of Escape” premieres in London after an acclaimed sell-out season in Sydney, Australia.

Cast: Maisie Tiedman – Grace

Mitch Howell – Gregory

Michelle Huirama – Mother

Violet Fink – Hope

Mark Brent – Father

About The Company

Mon Sans Productions is an Australian-based independent theatre company with a decade of original works behind it. In 2012, Mon Sans Productions was created to develop original plays and foster new talent. They are known to produce unusual plays that are thematically bold and challenging. Their approach to theatre places a strong emphasis on the performers and the strength of the text. Liviu Monsted is the artistic director and producer of the company. A published playwright and director known for works such as “Deadhouse: Tales of Sydney Morgue” and “Street” Production History The Various Methods of Escape is Amber Spooner’s first play, written as part of ‘The Hive’ program run by “The Street Theatre” in Canberra in 2019. It was later developed through “Script In Hand”, an open-mic script development program run by “Actors Anonymous” in 2020.

After seeing segments of the play at the script development program “Script In Hand” I saw the audience’s fascination with the premise and unique characters, I was compelled to produce the show under the Mon Sans Productions banner. “Liviu Monsted” Artistic Director Mon Sans Productions

The show battled through 2 years of Covid lockdowns before finally premiering in 2022 to packed houses at the Actor’s Pulse in Sydney, Australia.