On Tuesday 17th January, Lawnmowers took a trip to Northern Stage to see Cardboard Citizens’ new show Cathy. Lawnmowers were particularly interested in this show as it is a type of theatre called “Forum Theatre”, part of a political theatre system created by Augusto Boal. The founding Lawnmowers actors received training from Boal and have […]
I went to Mozfest in London on 30th October 2016. I really enjoy how it was set out -it was all on different floors and a lot of different things to do on each floor. In one of the rooms there was a storytelling game. They got the audience involved in reading the lines or […]
I really found this exhibition very interesting in way that it talks about the asylum and it’s history in relation to people’s attitudes towards mental health in today’s modern society. This has become a very taboo subject to discuss out in public, whether it would be mentioned in the media or written about in the […]
What the company trying to say ? What was it about? To tell a story about pregnancy and parenthood and also motherhood. How did it look – lighting, set, costumes ? The costume changes are great in the show. Really good lighting. I think the set was really well done in the play. How did it […]
What was the company trying to say ? What was it about? I think the company is trying to get a message across in the performance. The whole show had a strong impact on both me and the whole audience. Mind the Gap put a lot of hard work into it. All the details were spot […]
What the company trying to say ? What was it about? All about three girls who want to be moms. How did it look – lighting, set, costumes ? The lighting was great. A musical. The costumes are good for this show. The set looked great on the stage. How did it make you feel? […]
What the company trying to say ? What was it about? That there are a lot of decisions in having a child and whether a person has a learning disability or just able bodied . Everybody needs support in one way or another. Everyone is equal in their right to make a choice and to […]
Costumes: I liked the costume that was the colour black – it was bold and dark. I also liked the heavy black wings they were Amazing. I also liked the leotards they were very Silky and white, and they were lighter in colour. Space: I liked the space because it had lights around it. […]
I went to see Breakin Convention at Sadler’s Wells in London. Run by Jonzi D. At the Breakin Convention there are performances, workshops, graffiti, park jam all over the bank holiday weekend. I went along by myself to the Convention. I went on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May to see performances and […]
It’s a cabaret musical about assisted suicide, Liz Carr presents the facts and figures of suicide, looking at Legislation in the UK and aboard. She mentioned that assisted suicide is usually linked to those with long term or terminal illness and not usually with someone with a disability. In the UK the laws are that […]