More Than One Story

‘A groundbreaking collection of monologues… peppered with wit and humour [but] there’s a bubbling underlying anger… profound and resonant… hard-hitting… full of personality, sass, and depth… intelligent windows into a reality we’re trained to look away from… rich and powerful… an urgent call to action’

‘Resilience, anger, hope, pain and sprinkles of humour throughout… the stories [in this anthology] range from sofa-surfing, council housing applications, disability support, public perceptions of homelessness and more. From Malorie Blackman’s ‘Ladies Who Lunch’, which brutally interrogates public perceptions and discomfort around begging, to Jordan Grant’s ‘Man. Up’, which hauntingly explores dispossession and the greediness of investors, More Than One Story is an enlightening read for anyone who does not share these experiences… urgent and special… reinforces why more should be done to make art accessible for all’

‘A galvanising battle cry… refreshingly eclectic and unique in tone, style and form… More Than One Story is more than a vital piece of literature – it is potentially world-changing. Everyone needs to read this book and pass it on… A raw and rousing treatise in humanity and resilience – a triumph’

‘These stories contribute to shaping our understanding of the issue and the change we need’

‘A powerful and important anthology, showcasing how the arts can speak to a social issue… Humanizing the stories behind the statistics, the anthology succeeds in combining outstanding writing with surprise and emotion… Every single story is exquisitely written… Raw, moving and funny, More Than One Story disrupts misconceptions and humanizes those considered on the margins of society. I urge you to get your hands on a copy of this book’

‘A vital resource… these monologues offer a multifaceted portrait of life in the UK today, ideal for actors seeking roles with depth and social relevance’

‘A welcome addition to the drama teachers’ repertoire… honest, insightful, pure, funny and heartbreaking’

‘International, humble and empathetic: sometimes tired and angry, but always inspiring… relatable and genuine… a fitting tribute to the work of Cardboard Citizens and gives very personal insights into ways of living in the UK today. As a teaching resource, it could be a starting point for discussion around some of the themes and allow for difficult conversations around the issues raised as well as sparking creativity… this could be one of the most important books you share with your class’

Cardboard Citizens is a theatre company and charity that creates work with and for people who have experienced homelessness, inequity, or poverty.

Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor of stage and screen. After nearly a decade performing on London stages, Sheen broke through in the US in the 1999 Broadway redux of Amadeus. His television and film credits include Showtime’s Masters of Sex, Amazon Prime’s Good Omens, Frost/Nixon, Midnight in Paris, and the Twilight films, among many others. He is also a political activist, with a focus on homelessness and the housing crisis.

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