Breastless; a monologue

A poetic yet unflinching glimpse into breast cancer diagnosis and recovery.

In riveting, intimate performances Emma brings vulnerable detail, incisive wit and universal truths to the story of what cancer does to a body, a mind, relationships, and spiritual understanding.

Breastless is a poetic and poignant story of being given the diagnosis of every woman’s worst fear – breast cancer. But this seemingly stark and far too common story is breathtakingly beautiful and at times heartwarmingly humorous. It draws you into the intimate details that we so often want to avoid, yet, Emma’s ability to weave a path through the darkness then guide us back into the light, is a testament to her strength as a human being and the indelible mark she is leaving as an artist.

Opening scene from Breastless

“Brave, surprising and beautiful - wild and wolf-like.”

Doon Mackichan, Bafta award-winning actress and comedian

NEXT EVENT:

Heading To Harvard - A preview of my presentation to Harvard Medical School in May.

QUESNEL: Thurs April 24th 6.30pm at The Den (Door open at 6pm)

Tickets: $15 in advance. $20 on the door.

My Vision & Mission for Breastless

“I am left here asking; what do I cherish about myself? My body? My mind? Or something more?”

I hope to encourage everyone to ask themselves this question.

I urge us all to compassionately consider what role our stories and resultant behaviours might play in our physiology, our health and our diagnoses.

I am passionate about doing my part to change the mainstream narrative on breast cancer and society’s objectification of breasts.

I hold a vision of increased research into and implementation of the prevention of causes of breast cancer.

I want to open a dialogue that contributes to the healing of our assumption that expert medical authority is paramount and instead put medical expertise within the context of a patient’s sovereignty and responsibility for their health and wellbeing.

  • “The whole piece was so relatable, even though I have a different cancer. Thank you for gathering this circle to hear your story and for reminding us that we are not alone. It was cathartic and healing.”

  • “I am a nurse and you helped me remember what an honor and privilege it is to walk beside others on their healing journey.”

  • "Breastless is a vulnerably authentic journey through crisis and the self, all the while navigating the western medical system. Accessible to any human who possesses a heart, it is a story that must be told and heard."

Book an event for your community

Performed in theatres, medical training centres, yoga studios, festival tents, large front rooms and bookstores. Open to invitations!

Live performances or online screenings are possible.

Full performances or selections and talks available for breast cancer group fundraisers and conferences. Follow-up writing workshops can be scheduled for your community also.