Nina Gilligan: Goldfish

Nina Gilligan’s head has become a goldfish bowl... distorted reflections, empty speech bubbles, thoughts tapping against the glass.
She drifts through the murk, waiting for the filter to kick back in.

She starts with a plan. Or tries to. But it won’t stay put. Words go missing, stories double back, and a voice in her head keeps butting in at the worst possible moment.

“Car food.” Petrol. That sort of thing. The right word is there somewhere... just not when she needs it.

Recorded live at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club in Manchester, Nina is thinking and talking at the same time, not always in the same direction.

As everything loops, slips, and resurfaces, Nina tries to hold onto what matters, and finds herself seeing some memories in a completely different light.

Written and performed by Nina Gilligan.
Produced by Carl Cooper.
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman.
Sound design: Chris McClean.

A BBC Studios Production