Two examples of my work in Heritage Narratives and in co-creation with Communities
Mother of the Revolution, in collaboration with Leeds Industrial Museum (In development 2021-23, production 2024)
375 audience members at sold out run of 8 performances (wait list of 120), Digital audience reach of 10,000 people.
600 participants across thematic engagement sessions since 2021, as part of our community choir and young company or attended family fun days, Buzz/Interplay Theatre Interaction days for young people with learning disabilities, bespoke history and creative curriculum session at Beecroft Primary school, or developed set building skills through Forging Futures and the Skill Mill.
“A slick, unique, perfectly crafted piece of theatre.”
A clip from the filmed version of
Mother of the Revolution
(on-site at Leeds Industrial Museum)
Betty’s monologue, adapted from primary source material from her diary into the full company performing Honest, Upright, Industrious.
Directed by Beth Knight
Written by Rosie MacPherson
Music, Lyrics & Arrangement by Seán Ryan
Film by Pishdaad Modaressi Chahardehi
Performers: Adam Bassett, Reece Carter, Cherie Gordon, Kathryn Hanke, Richard Kay, Miles Kinsley, Claire O’Connor, Emily Snooks & Millie Watson
“The whole show was genuinely amazing, thought provoking and emotional. As a woman, I am proud of Betty and grateful you all took the time to tell her story.”
A Call to Care, in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing (2021)
“I want everyone to see it! I want to send it to every MP in the country!”
A clip from A Call to Care
Directed by Beth Knight & Laurence Young
Film by Pishdaad Modaressi Chahardehi
Words by Zia Ahmed adapted from conversations with nurses
from the Royal College of Nursing
Music by Seán Ryan
Choreographer & Dancer: Zoe Katsilerou
Voice Actor: Shreya Patel
20 participant nurses from all across the UK attended online creative and conversation sessions to shape the direction of the piece with the writer and directors. 1,500 views across YouTube and a bespoke online broadcast event held for 80 members of the Royal College of Nursing including all participants.
3 live performances in collaboration with Sheffield Theatres and The RCN Libraries, reaching 500 people.