12 – Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
“I’m fine”.
‘12’ is the one-woman show that tells the story of Mel, a woman in her late 20s, trying to navigate the complications of everyday life as well as her OCD and intrusive thoughts. From the moment she starts her day, she is bound by the fact that she must touch everything twelve times to prevent anything bad from happening.
The studio is perfect to create the intimate setting required and the limited props and staging allow Catrin Mai Edwards to shine in her portrayal of Mel, using her vocal and acting skills to tell the story of the “quirky” character. Edwards is believable, likeable and depicts a character suffering with OCD well, making the audience want to root for her and her recovery. She blocks the entirety of the space, making dynamic choices in her movements and phy...