Destiny
by Florence Espeut-Nickless
“They’re sayin I brought it on myself. Oh yeah, they’ve heard about me. Basically it must’ve been my fault cause I’m me, Destiny”
Destiny dreams big. She dreams glamour. She’s gonna be an MTV Base backing dancer, you watch.
DESTINY follows a teenage girl growing up on a Chippenham council estate. Born below the breadline, she's desperate to see beyond the neighbourhood and find hope in hopelessness.
Supported by Arts Council England, I toured DESTINY by Florence Espeut-Nickless to over 21 venues across the UK in 2022. The show has also had runs at the Pleasance in London, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Chippenham Fringe Festival. Upcoming shows include Brighton Fringe, Nottingham Playhouse and Solo Voices Festival in Aarhus, Denmark.
Creative Team
Writer and Performer Florence Espeut-Nickless
Director Jesse Jones
Dramaturg Jesse Jones and Tim Crouch
Associate Director Jenny Davies
Lighting Designer and Technician Jenny Roxburgh
Composer and Sound Designer Joseff Harris
Original Producer Vic Hole
DESTINY was selected for the 2021 Pleasance National Partnerships Award with Bristol Old Vic FERMENT and shortlisted for Theatre West’s Write On Women Award. It has been developed with support from Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol Old Vic FERMENT, Pound Arts, Strike a Light, Wiltshire Creative, The Pleasance, Natural Theatre, Paper Arts, Theatre Bristol, Hawkwood College, Arts Council England and Gane Trust. We artnered with Tender UK, a charity that works to prevent domestic & sexual violence in the lives of young people using drama and the creative arts.
The play is published by Methuen and is available to buy here.
“A captivating solo show”
★★★★ The Guardian
“This is political and social theatre at its very best.”
★★★★ Stage Talk Magazine
"A tour de force in barebones immersive storytelling"
★★★★ Buzz Magazine
“The play should be at the heart of a national conversation.”
British Theatre Guide
