CripTales

A life-changing moment is captured in each of these dramatic monologues. Disabled actor and writer, Mat Fraser, curates these powerful monologues — written, directed and performed by disabled people.

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S1, E1

Audition

Mat re-lives some of his moments in auditions and unlocks the reasons for his fears

S1, E2

Paper Knickers

Jackie is in a hospital bed facing a decision about whether to have her leg amputated

S1, E3

Thunderbox

Abortion has recently been legalised. For wheelchair user Sue, it throws up difficult questions

S1, E4

Hamish

Hamish's parents buy him a new wheelchair. Hamish heads for the woods to find sexual pleasure

S1, E5

The Shed

A chilling tale exploring the power that a carer can exert over a wheelchair user's life

S1, E6

The Real Deal

A dark and witty tale set against the benefits system in the U.K.