Breastless; a story.

A wry, poetic, yet unflinching story of loss and retrieval.

With riveting, intimate storytelling, Emma shares vulnerable detail of life as a woman in our culture, with a wry wit and pathos befitting the tale.Friday Friday

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:

Knox Centre in Prince George…Oct/Nov tba

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

Told in theatres, medical training centres, yoga studios, festival tents, and bookstores. Open to invitations!

Online screenings are possible.

Full-length or abridged, Breastless can be tailored to your needs. Emma also gives talks for breast cancer group fundraisers and conferences. Follow-up writing workshops can also be scheduled.