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Our Youth Board is programming shows platforming or representing disabled artists! You can find out more here.

Our Young People's Theatre runs on Saturdays in term time for 7 - 18 year olds. You can find out more about the project and how to apply for a FREE space for a child here.

We have space available to hire, for rehearsals, workshops, photoshoots or anything else! You can find more details about our space under 'Info for Companies'. Please find out more by filling out our Hire Enquiry Form or emailing us on hires@blueelephanttheatre.co.uk.

And if you just like the work we do and want to help us continue to provide such opportunities, we hugely appreciate any donations and support. You can donate to us here.

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Community arts

Next show: Move the City: A Community Play Project

 

Dates
Friday 15 November - Saturday 16 November
Online booking
Ticketsource

To speak to the box office directly, please ring us on 020 7701 0100.

Come and see a play by our community!

We are running an Intergenerational Community Play across ten weeks this Autumn, and invite you to see the final performance.

Everyone performing is a local resident, and this opportunity is made possible by the Southwark Council Neighbourhoods Fund.

Tickets are FREE but advance booking is ​recommended.

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Tickets can also be booked by phoning the Ticketsource Telephone Box Office on 0333 666 3366, available from Monday to Friday, 9.00AM to 7.00PM and Saturday, 9.00AM to 5.00PM (excluding bank holidays). Bookings for free tickets made through this service are not subject to a booking fee.


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Coming soon: Hi, Mom

 

Date
Tuesday 19 November
Online booking
Ticketsource - incurs a small booking fee

To speak to the box office directly, please ring us on 020 7701 0100.

This story begins with a simple greeting, leading us into an intimate journey through the memories and reflections of three daughters on their mothers. Rooted in the real and vivid experiences of three performers, this theatrical piece delves into the evolving mother-daughter relationship, illuminating how each chapter of life reshapes understanding and strengthens bonds.

The shared biological connection between mothers and daughters is both intricate and compelling. For East Asian mothers and daughters, the imprint of traditional culture further influences this bond, creating unique tensions and ties between generations. As an Asian female creative team, we explore these shared memories, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between daughters and their mothers.

Director Summer Yahan Xue with co-directors Isa Hui Ling Liu, Shuyi Alice Wang and Mika Shirahama used a range of theatrical techniques - including clowning, physical theatre, and object-based performance - and conducted three workshops to explore the emotional landscapes of mothers as seen through the eyes of their daughters. With the support of the production team, they have collaborated to bring these stories to life. Co-creators have previously worked on other productions that delve into East Asian family dynamics; Picasso 2033, a recent production, was awarded “Best Show” by AAA at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

We invite you to join us on this journey.

Book now

Tickets can also be booked by phoning the Ticketsource Telephone Box Office on 0333 666 3366, available from Monday to Friday, 9.00AM to 7.00PM and Saturday, 9.00AM to 5.00PM (excluding bank holidays). Bookings made through this service are subject to a small booking fee.


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