About me

Valerie Isaiah Sadoh is an accomplished playwright whose debut play, Pussy Liberty, won the Bread and Roses Theatre Company Award in 2017. A graduate of the MA in Dramatic Writing from the University of the Arts London, Valerie’s work delves deeply into themes of identity, race, love, and the intricacies of everyday life. She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Almeida Theatre and the National Theatre. In 2022, Valerie was selected for the prestigious Bush Theatre's Emerging Writers Group, and her play Full Disclosure was longlisted for the ETPEP Award, marking her as a rising voice in contemporary theatre.

My Plays

Full Disclosure


Synopsis:

Nene and Mark once believed their love could withstand anything—cultural differences, societal expectations, even the daily struggles of raising their daughter, Aaliyah. But when trust is shattered by betrayal, and buried tensions rise to the surface, they find themselves in a brutal, emotionally charged battle for truth, identity, and the future of their family.


Number of Characters: 3


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2


Length (in Pages): 60


Location: United Kingdom


Key Words: Identity, Race, Love


Has the Play Been Produced? No


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


Award nominations/wins: Longlisted ETPEP Award 2023


Reviews:

My Father, The Addict


Synopsis:

Lola has always admired her father, Lenny—the man who defied the odds, the charmer who could talk his way into (and out of) anything. But when Lenny resurfaces with a grand new business venture—one that could finally redeem his years of failure and addiction—Lola finds herself at a crossroads. Can she trust him this time?

Torn between loyalty and self-preservation, Lola must navigate the tangled web of family, deception, and inherited cycles. As old wounds reopen and hidden truths unravel, she is forced to confront the question: Are we doomed to repeat the sins of our parents, or can we finally break free?

Told through a dynamic blend of past and present, My Father, The Addict is a gripping exploration of addiction, generational trauma, and the blurred lines between love and betrayal. It is a story of hope, heartbreak, and the cost of believing in someone who refuses to save themselves.


Number of Characters: 6


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 5


Length (in Pages): 70


Location: United Kingdom


Key Words: Addiction, Family Drama, Identity


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


Award nominations/wins: Bush Theatre Emerging Writers Group


Reviews:

Pussy Liberty


Synopsis:

Blaire is loud, unfiltered, and unapologetic—until cracks in her confidence begin to show. A self-proclaimed feminist, she rails against the patriarchy, her best friend’s compliant relationship, and the men who have underestimated her. But beneath her sharp wit and fiery debates lies a painful truth she’s yet to confront.

As she navigates casual relationships, frustrating encounters, and the expectations placed on women, Blaire is forced to reckon with her own past. A series of interactions—from confrontational exchanges with her best friend’s boyfriend to a nurse's probing questions—gradually unravel the deep-seated wounds she’s buried. When Blaire finally comes face to face with the truth, she realises that the fight for autonomy isn’t just external—it’s personal.


Number of Characters: 5


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 4


Length (in Pages): 49


Location: United Kingdom


Key Words: Feminism, Identity, Womanhood


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? Yes


Award nominations/wins: Bread and Roses Company Award 2017


Reviews:

Pussy Liberty is a bold, darkly humorous, and deeply moving exploration of sexual politics, female agency, and the unspoken trauma that shapes identity. With razor-sharp dialogue and an unflinching look at modern womanhood, this play challenges perceptions of empowerment, forcing its audience to question what true liberation really means.


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Farnham, Surrey London

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