I am a singer/songwriter and musician and in 2018 I released an album entitled Seamonster, inspired by my experience of being childless not by choice.

When I tried to introduce the songs at gigs, I found myself unable to explain the story behind them. This frustrated me and led me to work with director Rachel McJury to create a solo theatre piece centred around the 10 songs on the album.

Seamonster, the Story recounts my experience of being childless not by choice and my quest for being ok with that.

Chiara Berardelli

Seamonster, the album