BLOOD OF THE LAMB

by Arlene Hutton

In a time about two days from now, Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in a room with Val, a lawyer, Nessa just wants to leave on the next plane out. But this is Texas, and Nessa is pregnant and Val is on the phone with legislators who are pulling the strings. With new laws in place Nessa will not be allowed to leave the state until she after she gives birth, even though...

In a time about two days from now, Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in a room with Val, a lawyer, Nessa just wants to leave on the next plane out. But this is Texas, and Nessa is pregnant and Val is on the phone with legislators who are pulling the strings. With new laws in place Nessa will not be allowed to leave the state until she after she gives birth, even though both women know the fetus is deceased and Nessa’s life is in danger. Can Val be persuaded to go against her convictions, putting her own job and future career on the line in order to help Nessa escape? A political thriller.

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BLOOD OF THE LAMB

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  • J.Lois Diamond: BLOOD OF THE LAMB by Arlene Hutton
    “

    This is a powerful play. Hutton skillfully draws us into a dark dystopian world that is just a slight exaggeration of the dangers women are being put in by cynical politicians. It features 2 dynamic roles with a lot of dramatic tension.

    This is a powerful play. Hutton skillfully draws us into a dark dystopian world that is just a slight exaggeration of the dangers women are being put in by cynical politicians. It features 2 dynamic roles with a lot of dramatic tension.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: BLOOD OF THE LAMB by Arlene Hutton
    “

    This taut thriller is so spot-on brilliant in its conception (pun intended) and its accomplishment of the difficult task of getting into the hottest topic of the moment (abortion) without any didacticism, pedantry or preaching. Blood of the Lamb is a great treat for actors to grapple with the intensity of the action, the clarity of the roles are so well written, and the play is a great pleasure to watch!

    This taut thriller is so spot-on brilliant in its conception (pun intended) and its accomplishment of the difficult task of getting into the hottest topic of the moment (abortion) without any didacticism, pedantry or preaching. Blood of the Lamb is a great treat for actors to grapple with the intensity of the action, the clarity of the roles are so well written, and the play is a great pleasure to watch!

    ”

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Adelaide, Australia, 2024
  • Professional, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2023

Awards

  • Critics' Circle Award
    Adelaide Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2024
  • Best Theatre Week 3 Award
    Adelaide Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2024
  • nominee
    The Offies - OffFest Edinburgh Fringe
    2023
  • Women's Festival
    The Bechdel Group
    Selection
    2023
  • New Works Festival
    Gulfshore Playhouse
    Finalist
    2023