Eva Green
47 years old. Lives in Newington Green with her three teenage children. Estranged from her husband Martin. Wants to start her own catering business

Eva's husband left the family home 6 months ago to live with his 24 year old personal assistant, and has not been in contact with any of his family since that time. Up until this point Eva had been comfortable and content being a homemaker, wife and mother. His departure has completely turned her world upside down. She is on anti-depressants, she suffers from insomnia and panic attacks. Her children blame her for him leaving and her daughter in particular, has become introverted and detached. The last six months events has made Eva re-evaluate her life, her identity and purpose.

Monologue

Hello. My name is Eva Green. I’m 47 years of age, and I’m a mother of three. I’m a mother of three…I love my children with all my heart…and six months ago I would have happily described myself as a wife and mother. I would have been completely content with that.

Six months ago my husband left me. He tore our family apart and he completed humiliated me. But six months ago I would not have even thought of describing myself as a talented cook, aspiring business woman…um…passionate…creative…determined. I’ve also been told that I’m sexy … but…I feel incredibly exposed. For the first time in my life…I …I’m faced with questions that I’ve always been afraid to answer. ‘What happens next? Where do I go from here? How do I do this? I think we’re all scared. Most of the time we are able to cover up our fears and insecurities with routines, schedules…labels. But underneath it all…we’re all looking for the same thing.