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My Mum's a Twat
- Narrated by: Susan Wokoma
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Summary
My mum wasn't always a twat. But sometime after I turned 10, everything changed. She stopped taking me shopping. She regularly forgot my birthday. And she thought she could heal people.
One girl’s funny and honest account of losing her mum to a cult.
Susan Wokoma performs in this teen-spirited and gangsta-rap-fuelled survival guide to growing up with an actual twat as a mum.
Written by Anoushka Warden, directed by Debbie Hannan and music by The Last Skeptik, this version was produced by Fight in the Dog and Showroom Productions for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019.
My Mum’s a Twat premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2018. It was produced by Royal Court and Amy Powell Yeates.
Photograph by Alisa Connan, Camera Press London.
Critic reviews
“An ultimately joyous testament to teenage resilience.... Warden’s voice bursts with youthful élan.” (Time Out)
“Wickedly funny.... Warden writes excellently.” (The Guardian)
“Raw and enjoyable...an effervescent monologue about growing up.” (Evening Standard)
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- Jessica Currie
- 01-12-20
Enjoyable, but short.
Really enjoyed this book, my only issue is that it is so short. Loved the narrator and style of writing. Whilst I have not been in a similar situation, the way it has been written allows me to easily relate to the character.
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- Matt
- 14-12-23
Refreshing! Entertaining! Honest!
Susan Wokoma is one of my favourite actresses (since her Chewing gum and Crazyhead days) so naturally when I came cross this audio-book I was excited to sink into it, My Mum's a Twat is an intriguing look at modern cults and the reality of growing up with physically and emotionally vacant parents, the distinct narration of Wokoma serves to highlight the humorous aspects and the daunting reality of Warden's experiences. One thing I found was that the audio-book could have been presented in a more serious way veering more towards dark humor than straightforward narration however considering the length of the audio-book it's not too much a surprise. Overall left wanting to know more with less cynicism and more of a narrative flow.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-09-22
Short and sweet
A nice, funny and quick story for a laugh on your morning and evening commute.
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- Chris
- 04-12-23
Enjoyable play of appropriate play length
Is it a short story or a play? I’m getting it wrong so please ignore this part.
Susie Wokoma is a joy to listen to and I enjoyed everyone minute of this story. Written in a relatable way even if I didn’t spend time in Canada.
Thank you Susie thank you Anoushka.
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- Donna Sewrey
- 12-07-23
Amazing story
So sad that this actually goes on and people choose these lifestyles over their families
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- JoJo
- 22-03-23
Brilliant!
Brilliant short and sweet. I laughed my head off but felt really sad at the same time.
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- Rachael
- 24-07-23
Enjoyed this from start to finish
The story is funny, saddening, interesting, angering and all sorts! I like the fact it was short and punchy and could be listened to in one sitting. The writer’s style of writing is hilarious and it is narrated perfectly!
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- Sebrina Autumn Calkins
- 11-11-23
Wonderfully Written, Spectacularly Performed
Bittersweet, Fun, & Phenomenally Performed!
This really tickled a sweet spot between catharsis and being triggered. Sadly, I can relate, only the cult my parents dedicated themselves to, neglecting me, was being Yuppies and Tory twats.
Wokoma's performance is transcendent!
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- Lexas
- 29-01-22
Loved this!
This is such a great listen. A hilarious portrayal of a childhood/teenage experience and the sad, disappointing relationship with her mother, dealing with some unusual and traumatic situations. This maybe short, but its short and sweet and does not fail to deliver. This is a memoir, not an autobiography. Remember that. It's supposed to be short.
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- Helen Stokes
- 12-02-23
Hilarious, but heartbreaking
The narrator, Susan, has a fantastic comic delivery, but the story is heartbreaking. A coming-of-age tale, and the teenager’s pain is palpable. A short, but significant listen
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