Mrs Delgado

In a world where isolation has become the norm, Helen finds herself grappling with the challenges of lockdown alongside her fellow citizens. As restrictions tighten, the complexities of human relationships come to the forefront, revealing both the beauty and the struggle of being confined within one’s home. Helen's daily life is disrupted when her neighbor’s increasingly erratic behavior begins to intrude upon her quiet existence.

With each passing day, the tension escalates. Helen's interactions with her neighbors shift from mundane hello’s to unexpected confrontations that bring underlying fears to the surface. As the external pressures of lockdown weigh heavily, Helen must navigate her own fears, desires, and the fragility of social bonds, all while longing for a sense of normalcy in an uncanny new reality.

In this gripping narrative, Mike Bartlett explores themes of community, isolation, and resilience. Through Helen’s journey, the story captures the profound impact that proximity has on individuals, ultimately revealing what it means to be truly connected in times of crisis.