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Mid Life

Diverse City

— ,The Pit
Two people hold their hands up in the air and a third has her back turned but is facing the camera.

Three women paused at a moment in time – the menopause – talk about their fears, confront losses and invite acceptance as they unpack their real-life stories with soaring humour, honesty and rage.

Claire used to be a disco-dancing champion, now she juggles family and work. Jacqui’s a carer to many but there’s stuff she needs to get off her chest. Karen lives alone by the sea. She’s a survivor and she's got something to say. Join our emotional-load-bearers, up-all-nighters and piece-picker-uppers as they find their way through the frustration, freedom and possibility of those middle years.

Layering elements of song, movement and live BSL interpretation into the narrative, this transformational and witty show connects experiences from different cultures and communities into a collective whole. Created by Diverse City’s co-Artistic Director Claire Hodgson who wants to encourage more openness around the subject of menopause, Mid Life does so with generous empathy and keen observation.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance New Theatre and Dance shows

1 hour 20 mins, no interval
Age guidance 14+ (adult themes. More Information)

Digital Programme and visual story

All performances are BSL interpreted, audio-described, captioned and Relaxed

Post-show talk intepreted by Katie Fenwick, Thu 20 Feb
Free to same-day ticket holders

Presented by the Barbican.

Creative team

Sheila Chapman Writer
Lucy Richardson Director and Dramaturg
Vicki Igbokwe Movement Director
Jelmer Tuinstra Scenographer

Cast

Jacqui Beckford Performer and Co-Creator
Karen Spicer Performer and Co-Creator
Claire Hodgson Performer and Co-Creator
Kandaka Moore Performer

How is this performance Relaxed?

A Relaxed performance is ideal for those who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, or would feel more at ease knowing they could enter and exit freely. 

For this production:

  • The house will be opened early to allow you more time to find your seats.
  • A member of the Front of House team will lead a pre-show welcome talk.
  • The Front of House team are briefed on providing an more informal service and relaxing the standards in regard to audience behaviour during the performance.
  • Latecomer and re-admittance points will be relaxed to allow people to leave and re-enter the auditorium more freely. 
  • The house lights will remain slightly raised to during the performance to ensure your safety if you need to move about.
  • Auditorium doors will be kept open during the performance to assist you in entering and exiting the theatre during the performance.
  • Some seats are kept off-sale so you can move around during the performance more freely (within reason and managed by the Front of House team).
  • The performers are briefed about Relaxed performances, and know that you may need to move around and make noise.
  • A quiet chill out space is provided with comfortable seating.

This performance has not been sensory adapted. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss further before making a booking.  Contact the Theatre team at [email protected] or 020 7638 4141 extn 7434.

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