walking on EGGSHELLS

A Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick production

written by Emma Lynne Harley

What does “moving on”
after the end of an abusive relationship look like?

Britney Spears meets neuroscience, sci-fi, cabaret and theoretical physics to ask:

A celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD.

Walking on Eggshells is the autobiographical crack at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder you won’t see coming: Imagine a sci-fi Faberge egg, meets Doctor Who, meets the alternative universe in which Britney Spears became a neuroscientist.

A tale of setbacks and small wins following trauma,
the audience is welcomed on a time-travelling,
musical rollercoaster about brain chemistry and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Influenced by their experiences of being working class, queer, disabled and neurodivergent, W.O.E. fuses autobiographical theatre, cabaret, stand-up and scientific research into a show that asks: What does it really mean to “move on” after an abusive relationship? And is there really life after love?

SUMMERHALL

Thursday 14 May 2026 - 7.00pm

Friday 15 May 2026 - 7.00pm

Saturday 16 May 2026 - 7.00pm

PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE

Friday 22 May 2026 - 7.30pm

Writer and Performer
Emma Lynne Harley

Director
Becky Hope-Palmer

Set and Costume Designer
Alisa Kaylanova

Lighting Designer
Benny Goodman

Sound Designer
Laurie Black

Photographer
Andy Catlin

Graphic Designer
Gallusness

  • “Assertive, empowering, and throughout utterly hilarious, Walking on Eggshells delivers a powerful vision for connecting empathy, introspection and effervescent academic exploration.”

    Binge Fringe ★★★★

  • “This is theatre we need right now.”

    Corr Blimey ★★★★

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