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Mother of Monsters Episode 1: An Unexpected Visitor

March 15, 2026 • Blue Fire Theatre Company • Season 5 • Episode 44

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Mary Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft were mother and daughter. They never met, but were both brilliant writers, feminists and free thinkers. They both had exciting lives and they each crafted a book that has inspired generations.

So what might have ensued had these two formidable women actually come face to face? This three part audio drama hopes to answer that very question!

Mother of Monsters
Written by J.J. Leppink
Directed by Lil Warren

Featuring:
Sarah J. Warren as Mary Shelley
J.J. Leppink as Mary Wollstonecraft
other roles played by Sam Hanna

Studio production & editing:
Harry Jacobs

Find out more:

https://www.lilwarren.com/
https://unityartslondon.wordpress.com/

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