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Based on the testimonies of people who survived the asylums closed in the 1980s. Each of the actors was matched with people who lived or worked inside long stay hospitals. What reverberates is the extraordinary resilience and humanity of the courageous souls who have entrusted us with their stories. |
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'Fantastic writing!' Cambell Ex |
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'A powerful and well crafted piece. Very poignant... great writing' Sue Williams |
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'A Brilliant play, The Knitting Circle... some amazing and moving stories that need to be told. So much heart and nuance and visceral pain.' Pratibha Parmar (Filmmaker) |
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This production is dedicated to Joyce, Dorothy, Betty, Rosemary, Priti, Nan, Celia and to the thousands of women who survived life in the Asylums. Your lives were not made easy, but you taught me much about the irrepressible human spirit and the art of laughter in amongst the tears. To the remarkable storytellers who have accompanied us on the journey so far: Mary, Rosie, Carole, Hilary H, Premila, Dr Rachel, Derek, Mike, Dr. Mike, Day Tripper, Hilary P, Rilwan, Steve, Jonathan, Robert, Iris, Mary O, Katharine and Joyce. (For futher information click on our Story so far Page) Thank you for everything you have shared with us. |
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Web Design: Lesley Willis and Julie McNamara © Julie McNamara 2011 |
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Writer: Julie Mc Namara
The Knitting Circle
Alan Clifton's video 'What do you Think?' click here
Alan has learning difficulties. He is training to be a Stage Manager with the creative team at Vital Xposure.
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HUGE THANKS to all those of you who supported our work at Zion Arts Theatre - 2011 Decibel Performing Arts showcase in Manchester. www.decibelpas.com
The national showcase of culturally diverse, deaf and disabled artists in the UK. We are very grateful for all your feedback and encouragement.
*** Watch this space for 2012 tour dates***
Once again the production of The Knitting Circle played to full houses at Cochrane Theatre in September - the last production to present before the theatre closed its doors for the last time after 47 years !!
Designer: Emma Wee
Director: Paulette Randall
A chilling glimpse into the secret worlds and stolen years inside the asylums - 'Persons fit to be removed' cast out of sight on the fringes of society, were all these people truly Mad, Bad and Dangerous?
Who is next?
