'Who is theatre for?' original performance (Screen Room @ Belgrade Theatre)
Community event · 29 Nov, 17:00 - 18:00
Belgrade Square, Corporation St, Coventry CV1 1GS, UK
WellbeingArt & cultureSocial justice
Underground Lights
#87754
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Contact person
Beth Fiducia-BrookesAsk Beth a question
Summary
Original play co-created with individuals who have experienced homelessness and mental health distress. Join us for an insightful, thought-provoking & fun show.Detailed description
Original play co-created with individuals who have experienced homelessness and mental health distress.
This powerful new performance uses elements of verbatim theatre, drawn from interviews with the local community. Through shared stories, the play explores both the magic of theatre and the barriers that can prevent access.
Join us for an insightful, thought-provoking & fun production.
Performances
Saturday 23rd November 3pm - Coventry Central Hall
Friday 29th November 5pm - Screen Room, Belgrade Theatre
Thursday 5th December 3pm - Harnall Lifehouse (private viewing for residents)
Free, donations welcome
18+years only
Funded by the Sir Barry Jackson Trust
About Underground Lights
THEATRE HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.
We know this from our own personal experiences and observations, but also from research that shows how participation in drama and performing arts activities can improve mental health and wellbeing.
Underground Lights is a former Belgrade Springboard Company, running workshops in association with the Belgrade Theatre. We are run for and by adults experiencing social disadvantage, homelessness and/or mental health issues in Coventry, Warwickshire and the surrounding area.
We know this from our own personal experiences and observations, but also from research that shows how participation in drama and performing arts activities can improve mental health and wellbeing.
Underground Lights is a former Belgrade Springboard Company, running workshops in association with the Belgrade Theatre. We are run for and by adults experiencing social disadvantage, homelessness and/or mental health issues in Coventry, Warwickshire and the surrounding area.