"Highlights the importance of play as a positive force: a means of self expression, for learning, companionship, challenge and teamwork.” Everything Theatre We are all trying to work out our story. Who are we? How are we shaped? Where do we fit in? Cleo arrives into a new home, unsure of what the future holds. She meets the playful Bertie, who brings her out of her shell, and Leila, who she has more in common with than she first thought. Life has been unsettled for the trio: Bertie is pushing towards the future, Leila is trying to reconnect with her past and Cleo is searching for answers. Together they balance, dance and climb to navigate imagined worlds, divided loyalties and loved ones far away. They unite to discover a place called home, the value of play, and together, learn how to own their own stories. Developed through working creatively with young people in care over a period of years, this "inspiring, engaging, beautifully evocative production” Everything Theatre, explores a fundamental need we all share - the need to belong. Nominated for Two Off West End Awards (Best Production, Best Performance by an Ensemble). Read Catherine Love's article about the process and performance of Belongings here Reviews "Highlights the importance of play as a positive force: a means of self expression, for learning, companionship, challenge and teamwork.” Everything Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "So much more than theatre, Belongings is an outlet for therapy, a joyful celebration of childhood play, an articulation of resilience and a message that children in care can find their place in the world." Everything Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "It’s brilliantly done, managing to be extremely relatable for children with no experience of the care system while giving them a rare insight into the reality of life in foster care.” The Family Stage “. . . It’s deeply inventive, and the children in the audience were engrossed throughout.” Lou Reviews Audience Information: Date: 13th March 2025 Times: 1pm (schools) and 5:30pm (public) Running time: 70 Mins (No interval) Access: This is a relaxed performance. Glassbox Theatre is a wheelchair accessible venue. Age recommendation: 7+ (show is made specifically for 7-11 year olds) Location: Glassbox Theatre, MidKent College, Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN Cost: £8 This show is part of our Community Programme, titled Take Centre Stage. Take Centre Stage features a vibrant public programme, showcasing high-quality, Black-led performances and events designed for Medway audiences. This programme has a special focus on marginalized communities, older adults, and families who often face barriers to cultural access, with Take Centre Stage bringing enriching and inclusive experiences to our audiences who need them most. This programme activity is kindly funded by Arts Council England, Colyer Fergusson Trust, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Medway Council. It is supported by GlassBox Theatre & Medway Adult Education Company Information Tangled Feet We create original, visually stunning, transformative performances, sometimes inside theatres but often in other public spaces. We create atmospheres and experiences for the audience which are thrilling, surprising and memorable, which always feel 'live' and in the moment, where the unique reality of this audience, in this moment, right here is acknowledged and celebrated. Website: https://tangledfeet.com/ Instagram: @tangledfeet | X: @tangledfeet | @tangledfeet #BelongingsPlay Lyrici Arts Lyrici Arts is a Black led organisation creating theatre and arts programmes that amplify black and diverse stories, creating work and opportunities for local Medway residents. “We know that the arts have the power to change lives. Everyone should have the opportunity to be creative and arts exist for all.” Website: www.lyriciarts.com
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