After a five-year hiatus, Sophie Henderson is making a return to the theatre for the lead role in the ferociously feminist and gloriously meta play, The Writer. The play centres around a young writer who challenges the status quo but discovers creative gain comes at a personal cost.
The story spoke volumes to Henderson, who has had her head down writing for television and film over the last few years, as well as raising two young children.
Her recent screenwriting credits include The Justice of Bunny King (2021) and Baby Done (2020). She is currently writing Charles Upham’s biopic Mark of The Lion for film.
The Writer opens at Auckland’s Q Theatre on September 1. Head over here for more information.
Photo: Frank Schwere
