“Lifestyle Choice?” Drama Performance Project at Valley Theatre in Liverpool, starts Monday April 29th 7pm 2024.

Valley Theatre in Liverpool is often associated with some great pantomimes but we also offer some amazing issue based work throughout the year too!

Project Outline

Suella Braverman’s comments about rough sleeping being a lifestyle choice sparked off a lively debate about the increasing number of rough sleepers on our streets and in our shop doorways.

Valley Theatre aim to investigate her claims with a stage show in July which will be lively, entertaining, humorous, with music and satire at its heart as well as the experiences of rough sleepers.

Rehearsals sessions will start on Monday April 29th, 7 till 9pm, and will explore different drama techniques used to tackle such a subject in an entertaining, thought-provoking way, including:

* Stylised drama

* Using a drama chorus

* Verbatim theatre

* Brechtian Techniques

Please note, the sessions will be hands-on, not “chalk and talk” and each session will build towards the final performance in July. Writers and directors are welcome as well as actors and they will be encouraged to write for the group and direct them.

There will be no charge for those taking part, thanks to a generous donation to Valley from Liverpool Network Theatre who over the years have championed drama with a social edge.

For any queries or to express an interest, email info@valleytheatre.com

Or simply turn up to the first session on Monday April 29th,  at Valley Theatre, 7pm.

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