Upcoming Performances
Mothers Uncovered - your stories
Tarner Children's Centre, Morley St, Brighton, 12 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
Would you like to take part in a unique project about being a mother?
Mothers Uncovered - your stories
An opportunity to create a record of your experiences. These workshop sessions for recent mothers will be a chance to explore the rewards, difficulties and challenges of motherhood. There will be a creative writer, who is also a mother, to assist in developing your stories and experiences through writing exercises.
You can attend as many sessions - or as few - as you wish.
All sessions take place at the Tarner Children's Centre (Kiwi Room), Morley St, Brighton, BN2
Time 1.15-2.45
SESSION ONE - Feb 12: Livestock presents the performance 'Mothers Uncovered - the naked truth'. This show of four interlinking monologues is based on interviews with mothers who attended previous projects. It premiered in the Brighton Fringe 09 - 'Touching, funny, perfectly pitched at its target audience' Three Weeks Magazine
SESSION TWO - Feb 19
SESSION THREE - Feb 26 } Talking and writing workshops
SESSION FOUR - March 5
SESSION FIVE - March 12 : Rehearsed reading and exhibition of material generated by the mothers during the workshops
All events are free. Sessions One and Five are open to everyone. There is a creche available, but it essential to book a space for that by calling 01273 235336 or emailing maggie@livestock.org.uk
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Recent Performances
Mothers Uncovered - the naked truth
Brighton Media Centre, 15-17 Middle St, Brighton BN1 1AL, 21 May 2009 - 23 May 2009
Stories from the front line of motherhood.
The humour and the heartbreak...close to breaking point, close to joy.
Is there life beyond nappies?
Explores the changing landscape of life when the first baby arrives.
Monologues drawn from the words and experiences of first-time mothers.
A world premiere for the fringe - presented by Brighton-based company, Livestock, created by Maggie Gordon-Walker.
Features an exhibition of the Mothers Uncovered material from the sessions held in 08.
There will be a small creche for the Saturday lunch time show - booking
essential.
Thurs 21 May - 7.30-8.30
Sat 23 May - 1.00-2.00, 3.45-4.45
Tickets £8 (£5 concs)
To book tickets call 01273 201100 or email maggie@livestock.org.uk
Mothers Uncovered
Tarner Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, 10 November 2008 - 14 November 2008
This exhibition is the result of three different groups of first-time mothers and their babies coming together to explore the rewards, expectations and challenges of motherhood. The sessions took place at Hangleton Park, Tarner and City View Children’s Centres.
Photographs and writing from the participants will be on display, together with photography by Cecile Chevalier. There will also be an opportunity to view the film
(30 mins approx) created from the sessions by Miriam King and to discuss the project.
Public viewings: Mon-Fri 1.00-2.45pm , Mon 4.30-5.45pm
The following times are for participants and other invited guests.
Mon 10th Nov 6.00 – 7.15pm
Weds 12th Nov 3.00-4.45pm
Thurs 13th Nov 3.00-4.45pm
RSVP stating which date you will be attending to 01273 235336 or maggie@livestock.org.uk
THE VENUE LISTED IN THE BRIGHTON PHOTO FRINGE BROCHURE IS WRONG - PLEASE IGNORE IT
HADLEY'S EXPERIMENT
Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham, W. Sussex, 9 October 2008
Performance of Hadley's Experiment organised by Active8 through whom tickets are bookable. Email admin@livestock.org.uk for more information.
Mothers Uncovered
City View Children's Centre, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, 17 September 2008 - 8 September 2008
Running on four Wednesdays from 2.30-4.30.
These workshop sessions for first-time mothers and their babies (of up to a year old), will be a chance to explore the rewards, difficulties and challenges of motherhood.
There will be a video artist and photographer, both of whom are mothers, to document some of the sessions. Each participant will receive a photograph and a copy of the DVD.
Participants will be given a disposable camera to record your personal experiences at home.
All the work created will be exhibited at the centres.
For more information and to reserve a place on the project, please contact Maggie .
Sloan Houlston-Freer, a participant on the Hangleton sessions, writes:
‘I would recommend the project to any new mum. It’s learning, therapy, bonding and friendship all in one. It provides an invaluable forum to swap experiences in a comfortable, open and non-judgemental environment. It puts your mind at rest and confirms your faith in your own ability as a mother. Motherhood should be celebrated, especially in modern society where it’s been downgraded and even demonized by the media and government. This project offers a really positive and useful way to do that. The sense of self-worth the sessions provide is priceless and I can see from the way the mothers blossomed by the end of the fourth session that it is something that will have an enduring impact. In four, short sessions Mothers Uncovered does more for the psychological well-being of mums than the health profession does throughout pregnancy and beyond.’
Mothers Uncovered
Tarner Children's Centre, Brighton, 16 July 2008 - 6 July 2008
Running on four Wednesdays from 2.30-4.30.
These workshop sessions for first-time mothers and their babies (of up to a year old), will be a chance to explore the rewards, difficulties and challenges of motherhood.
There will be a video artist and photographer, both of whom are mothers, to document some of the sessions. Each participant will receive a photograph and a copy of the DVD.
Participants will be given a disposable camera to record your personal experiences at home.
All the work created will be exhibited at the centres.
For more information and to reserve a place on the project, please contact Maggie
Mothers Uncovered
Hangleton Children's Centre, Brighton, 30 May 2008 - 20 May 2008
Running on four Fridays from 11.00-1.00
Yoicks! Comedy Night
Hare & Hounds, London Road, Brighton, 17 May 2008
A comedy night with character comedy from Wilkie and Walker, The Black Sheep and Mark Katz, plus stand-up from special guests.
Compered by the lovely Maddie Bridgett. 8.30pm, doors open 7.30pm. £8 (£5 conc.)
The Republic of Play - Impro Workshops
Tudor Room, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton, 5 May 2008 - 11 May 2008
Drop-in workshops for actors and others during Brighton Festival. Games, Exercises, Improvisation. 10-1pm. £5 only. Tickets can be booked online via www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
Hadley's Experiment
The Tudor Room, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton, 4 May 2008 - 11 May 2008
A run of Hadley's Experiment, the acclaimed mixed media play at the Brighton Festival. The historic Old Ship Hotel was built in 1559 and is located between The Lanes and the Brighton seafront. There is a separate entrance to the Tudor Room from Ship Street. Address: 31 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR 7.45pm start. £12 (£8) Tickets can be booked online at www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
Hadley's Experiment
Karamel Club, Haringey, 29 April 2008
Show organised by Haringey Mental Health Forum.
More details:Gavin Eastley
Manager, Clarendon Centre
020 8489 4872
gavin.eastley@haringey.gov.uk