Clingstone is a drama that unravels in reverse, following Ryann, a mother with terminal cancer, as she reflects on the choices that shaped her family’s unraveling. The play opens in the aftermath of a tragic accident, but gradually reveals the emotional tensions and sacrifices that led to this pivotal moment.
Through Ryann’s introspection, the story delves into the complexities of ambition, the pursuit of success, and the unseen costs it can have on personal relationships. As the layers of her and her daughter Calista’s lives are peeled back, Clingstone examines the ripple effects of neglect, love, and the weight of unspoken pain that haunts their fractured bond. How far one can go before the damage becomes irreparable?