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Way Back When - on Tour!
Way Back When is touring to the North West this March, playing at schools, libraries and Penwortham Arts Centre.
It’s been a very long time since Grandma came to the Motherland from Jamaica but some memories never fade. Today she is sharing them.
Way Back When is a show for families about family history and sharing memories. Join us for vibrant storytelling, traditional games, and lots of audience interaction in this journey through time.
Written by Jacqui Livingston and performed by Janelle Thompson and Nicole Acquah, Way Back When is especially suitable for ages 4-10 and runs for approximately 30 minutes.
“We loved it! I was impressed there was so much to learn about the Windrush memories, at the same time as being a participatory show.” Audience Feedback
There are performances at The Venue, Penwortham Arts Centre, Liverpool Road, PR1 9XE on:
Friday 14th March at 4.30pm
Wednesday 19th March at 5.30pm
Please book via the eventbrite link.
There is also a performance at Leyland Library, Leyland PR25 2EX, on:
Thursday 20th March at 11.15am
There is no need to book - just turn up!
These FREE performances have been made possible by South Ribble’s Community Spaces Funding.
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I'm Allergic To People
How far can one go when seeking revenge?
I’m Allergic To People is a new dark comedy by Rebecca Douglass, exploring the experiences of women within sex and dating culture as well as queerness, identity and closure.
The play follows the lives of four young adults trying to navigate life after past traumas. Adam is in denial, Elisabeth has trust issues, Olivia is on the verge of a breakdown and Jay is keeping a dark secret. What happens when their lives become entangled in a twisted plot?
The company is made up of emerging creatives who have worked with The Young Vic, The National Youth Theatre, Burnt Orange Theatre, The Royal Court, Theatre Peckham and Young Actors Theatre Islington. They all share a passion for developing socially relevant and inclusive theatre.
Recommended for ages 14+
Content warning: Strong language, themes of a sexual nature, sexual assault, violence, blood, homophobia, misogyny
I'm Allergic To People is presented as part of Blue Elephant Theatre's Festival for All, showcasing performances by disabled and neurodivergent artists, which is funded by Southwark Council's Culture Together Fund.
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Playing Up Workshops
Join us for Creative Play sessions at Elephant & Castle Community Hub!
These FREE sessions are for children aged 0 - 3 and their parents/carers.
Workshops start on Friday 14th February and will run until May. They can be delivered through Spanish as well as English. Expect lots of fun as you and your little one(s) act out scenarios and adventures which stimulate their imagination and develop their motor skills!
Please sign up here as spaces are limited! You are welcome to turn up on the day but may be turned away if there is no space so booking is advised.
Playing Up is funded by the Inspiring Elephant Community Fund and Unity Theatre Trust and spaces are intended for people who live, work or study in the Elephant & Castle Opportunity Area.
Session Times:
10am - 11am - 15 months/mobile babies - 3 years
11.30am - 12.30pm - 0 - 14 months
Please note that the space is relatively small and buggies will need to be left in a shelter just outside the room. There is no lock on the shelter and buggies are left at your own risk. The Hub is on the top floor of the building - there is a lift but it fits one buggy at a time. Our facilitators will be happy to help get children into the workshops from prams if needed, eg if you have multiples.
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DNA
The woman was saying that if we’d discovered bonobos before chimps our understanding of ourselves would be very different.
Dennis Kelly's equally horrifying and hilarious play, DNA, asks us to consider human nature.
A group of teenagers get into trouble. Panicking, they bring in the school's brains to devise an elaborate cover-up, unleashing a series of twists and turns that spiral out of control and turn their teenage existence into a terrifying game of survival. As the events unfold at high pace, their friendships, humanity and their morality are put to the test.
Presented by City Academy's Debut Theatre Company.
Please note bookings for this performance are managed by City Academy, not Blue Elephant Theatre.