Theatre in the Mill Spring/Summer 2017

The latest newsletter from the University of Bradford Theatre in the Mill detailing upcoming events for Spring/Summer 2017:

We are delighted to announce our Spring/Summer 2017 programme of events at Theatre in the Mill! Theatre in the Mill - Spring Summer 2017 Night Light - Mandala Theatre Company Friday 27th – Saturday 28th January, 7.30pm Night Light explores the dilemma of unaccompanied children who seek asylum in the UK – and what it’s like to be rejected by the country which gave them refuge, once they reach the age of 18.   Prison Game - Hercules Productions Thursday 2nd March, 7.30pm Developed using real life accounts of extraordinary experiences this mainly biographical story deals with the effects of institutionalisation on the psyche of an individual and the people around them.   Homeless in Homeland - Sariyah Idan Friday 7th April, 7.30pm and Sunday 9th April, 2.30pm Homeless In Homeland is a solo show in a documentary hip-hop theatre aesthetic, based on a trip taken by the writer-performer to the State of Israel and occupied Palestine.   The Mayers Ensemble – What if I Told You? Thursday 8th June, 7.30pm Carefully balancing dance and theatre, What If I Told You? immerses us in Pauline’s world as she invites us to pause, breathe and reconsider the stories we tell about our past and the history on which we build our futures. Class – Rebecca Atkinson-Lord Friday 3rd February, 7.30pm This is a show about belonging. About tribes and families. About the place you belong because you were born there; the places that are in your blood but also the places you adopt; that you pretend are your home and the places you change yourself to try and belong in. Work in development.   Double Bill of works - Sophie Willan Friday 10th March, 7.30pm Sophie Willan grew up in and out of care. At 23, the state unexpectedly delivered all of her personal files. This very special rising star explores who she is today in her smash hit debut stand-up comedy show.   Butterfly - Vici Wreford-Sinnott Wednesday 26th April, 7.30pm Butterfly is not about suffering from, or surviving, a condition. It is about history, stigma, about misunderstandings and misrepresentations. BSL Interpreted Performance.   Sing and Louder Sing - 509 Arts Friday 16th June, 7.30pm Men, ageing and mortality.  A new publication and theatre work in progress exploring the inner landscape of the older man and drawing on the diverse voices of ageing men from the local area. SURPRISE! - Lauren Silver Saturday 25th February, 7.30pm SURPRISE! is an interactive clown show that looks at how we can confront anxiety, overcome fear, and find freedom from panic through laughter. Work in development.   Atlantis - Lydia Cottrell Saturday 18th March, 7.30pm A one woman Space Race. Atlantis takes the audience on a journey through Disneyland, dance school, a family holiday and into outer space and asks them to look back and reconsider the planet we inhabit.   5Pound5 Theatre – Kicked in the Sh*tter Saturday 6th May, 7.30pm A tale of brother and sister struggling to live with mental health issues amidst the labyrinthine wreckage of a decayed welfare state.   Bradford Literature Festival Hailed as one of the UK’s most inspirational festivals, Bradford Literature Festival returns to Theatre in the Mill with its distinct, diverse and dynamic brand of programming.   Share   Tweet   Forward Also coming up: Creating Together Workshops - Dispalce Yourself Theatre at Theatre in the Mill From Wednesday 18th January 2017 Displace Yourself Theatre will be offering free sessions on the third Wednesday of every Month, bringing people together to develop new practical skills and to see how creativity can improve wellbeing. Read more Riptide - Our Town Riptide are a site-responsive, polymorphic theatre company based in the North of England. In 2017 they will be in residence at Theatre in the Mill developing 'Our Town'. Read more   Copyright © 2017 Theatre in the Mill, All rights reserved.         Our mailing address is: Theatre in the Mill University of Bradford Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 2DP United Kingdom