Listen free for 30 days
-
Gilly Gilly
- Narrated by: Cush Jumbo
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Gilly Gilly
Buy Now for £5.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
The kitchen is the beating heart of every home—but for one woman summoned to an empty house, it’s also the portal to a complicated past. Forced to confront her family’s dark history or risk perpetuating it for generations to come, the woman sets out to do what her mother and grandmother before her never could. Written and performed by Olivier Award nominee Cush Jumbo (The River) and directed by Tony Award® nominee Phyllida Lloyd (The Iron Lady), Gilly Gilly is a haunting and powerful new play that explores the joys and complexities that exist between parents and children—and asks just how many secrets one kitchen can hold.
Portions of this audio drama contain mature language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.
Except(s) from Darling Greatly: How The Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown, Copyright Ⓒ 2021 by Brené Brown. Used by permission of Gotham Books, and imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved.
If you’ve been affected by the subject matter, these organisations can provide support:
More from the same
Narrator
What listeners say about Gilly Gilly
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Linda
- 16-11-22
Potentially trauma triggering but well performed
This story features sexual trauma and general trauma things. Was difficult to listen to as someone who has been through trauma so just be aware. It was a good story and really well presented. Just hard.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- TT
- 27-09-22
Powerful!
Such a powerful story and production. Heart rendering, emotional, strong and definitely thought provoking. Thank you to Cush for sharing her story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- cleo jones
- 04-09-23
An amazing performance and story!
A great listen, really well performed and such a powerful story.
It had me in tears by the end!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Henslee W.
- 13-09-22
INTENSE- beware
Seriously, if you have been affected by sexual abuse just be aware of the intensity of emotion. Thankfully nothing graphic, but disturbing and uplifting all at the same time.
Production note, it’s almost impossible to hear the person on the “other end“ of the phone. Either let us imagine or turn the damn thing up. Frustrating.
Performance is Oscar worthy or whatever the audible version is.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Peaceful
- 09-09-22
Extremely well acted
Last 15 mins were unexpectedly stressful. Would have been helpful to know the subject matter before starting to listen.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stefanie
- 09-09-22
Brave and Healing
Brave and Healing. Thank you for writing words of strength and hope. I wish this story didn’t have to exist, but I’m glad that it can.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Linda L.
- 09-09-22
Sensitive subject but good story
This was a good story about a bad thing some do to children and the lasting effect it has. Good narration.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- JP
- 08-09-22
short and powerful
Cush is incredible in this moving monolog about abuse and family secrets. The humorous stories and comforting baking of scones is a good counterpoint to the harrowing reality that is revealed by the end.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Lori Schultz
- 07-10-22
Thoughts
Helpful book but information regarding read should be provided in description.
Resources for the reader would be helpful
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- J*
- 13-09-22
Powerful
Starts out like a visit to grandma's house and quickly unfolds multigenerational trauma, all neatly packed away and then perfectly baked in an hour session where the 3rd generation finally gives voice and takes control. How many of us have lived through this?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- AGM
- 09-09-22
EMPOWERING, funny and deeply moving. A roar!
Such beautiful storytelling that doesn't shy away from tackling a difficult subject. Inspiring and empowering. And now I want to bake some scones!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- DONA
- 08-06-23
Wow
Much more than I expected it to be. very powerful content and performance. just get it and listen. anything else I say would ruin it for you. better to hear it without assuming anything. it's good. really good
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rich Thornton
- 03-05-23
Powerful story of family trauma
In this audiobook the author, who also is the narrator, tells an intriguing tale of a daughter who visits the kitchen her mother grew up in and the daughter bakes. The family trauma of her mother in that house as a child comes back to her. The intensity of the story grows powerfully to the end. It's really an excellent presentation.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!