Responsible Other

Daisy is sixteen. She was normal. Now she's just an ill person with a disease no one has heard of. The hospital tells her father Peter that she must travel regularly to London for specialist treatment - but how on earth will he get time off work? There's one person he could ask for help. Problem is Daisy's not going to like it. <i>Responsible Other</i> is a bittersweet comedy which examines the complexities of family life. <p/>Melanie Spencer's debut play has plenty of spark... unexpectedly affecting and in the encounters between Daisy and Alice Spencer demonstrates that she is a playwright of real talent who can bring a smile of recognition to our faces. - <i>Guardian</i> <p/>Melanie Spencer's exceedingly attractive and accomplished debut play <i>Responsible Other</i> is full of lively wit and sharp observation. - <i>Independent</i> <p/>A bold funny and impressive debut. - <i>Time Out</i> <p/> A] fierce and compelling debut play from writer/director Melanie Spencer... The way she captures the dynamics of high-pitched youthful female friendship is exquisite. - <i>London Evening Standard</i> <p/><i>Responsible Other</i> is an astonishingly good debut. So amusing so moving so acute emotionally... A remarkably rich first play. - <i>Times</i>