Soho Theatre has announced the world premiere of I, MOTHER, a new play by Nadya Menuhin, which will run in the venue’s Main House from 26 February to 4 April 2027, with a press night on 3 March.
Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Roxana Silbert, the production marks the latest work from Menuhin, whose previous credits include The Passenger at Finborough Theatre.
Developed through Soho Theatre’s Soho ReDraft programme, I, MOTHER explores the turbulent first year of motherhood through the eyes of Sophie, a new mother struggling to navigate dramatic changes to her body, identity and relationships.
Menuhin said: “I, Mother is about new mum Sophie, she’s just getting over the shock of a whole human exiting her and her body turning into a food machine. The baby manuals aren’t helping, she’s a body horror and everyone around her appears to think this is completely normal. I wanted to zoom in on this moment of extreme change with humour and honesty.”
The play follows Sophie as she adjusts to life with a baby, questioning everything from friendships to family expectations in what is described as a darkly comic and unflinching portrait of modern motherhood.
Rose Abderabbani, Soho Theatre’s Head of Theatre Programme, said: “I, MOTHER is a singular play: sharp, raw and ruthlessly funny. Nadya writes with an honesty and dark comic imagination that feels entirely distinctive, and exciting. The play was developed as part of the inaugural Soho ReDraft, our playwriting development programme, and we’re thrilled that theatre and new writing titan Roxana Silbert, will now bring it to life on stage.”
Silbert’s extensive directing credits include work at Hampstead Theatre, Birmingham Rep, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Paines Plough, while Menuhin has established herself as an acclaimed playwright and librettist.
Casting and the full creative team for I, MOTHER will be announced at a later date.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
