Words by Abi Scaife
A show to mark National Care Leavers’ Week (24-28 October) premiers on Friday 28th October, created by people who have experienced the care system.
That’s brilliant! What’s it about?
Billed as ‘a play about love, friendship and prawn-flavoured crisps’ (which sounds great to us), the show has been written by award-winning writer Kevin Dyer and directed by Poppy Crawshaw.
Though it’s about the experience of care leavers, the show promises to be hilarious, and relatable.
Sounds great! Are there people with care experience involved?
Absolutely! The show, called ‘Hold Me Tight’, is produced by Curious Monkey, a North East-based theatre company, who have worked closely with Troupe, a group of talented young people with experience of the care system.
Troupe is made up of young people aged between 14 and 21 who all have experience of the care system or supported housing. They are involved in everything from acting on stage, all the way to the lighting and sound.
Cool - how do I go and see it?
Hold Me Tight, which is suitable for ages 14+, will be performed in Live Theatre’s studio, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October at 7.45pm, with an additional Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Running time is 40 minutes and, to encourage access for all, tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis (but all tickets must be booked).
Live Theatre is operated by the registered charity, North East Theatre Trust Limited.
To book, visit www.live.org.uk/whats-on/hold-me-tight
