I, Claudia is a one-woman play starring Kristen Thomson, which was adapted into a movie, shown on CBC's Opening Night and at the Toronto International Film Festival. The play and film, written by Thomson, is a coming-of-age drama depicting the difficult transition into adolescence of Claudia, a 12-year-old girl struggling with her parents' divorce. Thomson plays all of the roles, using masks to change character. I, Claudia was published in 2001 by Playwrights Canada Press. See also I, Claudius, a novel by Robert Graves, dealing with the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius which partially inspired Thomson's themes and title. External links "Behind the mask", Eye Weekly, March 29, 2001 Canadian plays adapted into films 2004 films English-language Canadian films Canadian drama films 2004 drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films