Motherhood Unscripted: From concept to performance (video)
Photo stills of Motherhood Unscripted – an innovative promenade performance at Stretford Public Hall, devised by mothers of all ages from Trafford, inspired by true stories of motherhood, exploring their strength and resilience in times of crisis.
Taking you on a journey back in time to the Second World War and fast-forwarding to the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown life. How do mothers cope when the world’s in such a mess? The performance was part of Mothers in Crisis: Then & Now, a two-year-long creative heritage project delivered by enJOY arts (Erica Adkins and Rosarie Walsh) with mothers from across Trafford.
Delivered with support from Stretford Public Hall and the People’s History Museum and made possible with support from the National Lottery Players, National Lottery Heritage Fund and L&Q Foundation. Website: https://enjoy-arts.org.uk/ Instagram: @en_joy_arts
Motherhood Unscripted (abridged) (video)
How do mothers cope when the world’s in such a mess? Behind the scenes look at Motherhood Unscripted – an innovative promenade performance, devised by mothers of all ages from Trafford, inspired by true stories of motherhood, exploring their strength and resilience in times of crisis, taking you on a journey back in time to the Second World War and fast-forwarding to the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown life. This was performed in July 2023.
This performance was part of Mothers in Crisis: Then & Now, a two-year-long creative heritage project delivered by enJOY arts (Erica Adkins and Rosarie Walsh) with mothers from across Trafford. Delivered with support from Stretford Public Hall and the People’s History Museum.
Made possible with support from the National Lottery Players, National Lottery Heritage Fund and L&Q Foundation. Website: https://enjoy-arts.org.uk/ Instagram: @en_joy_arts Film by: Maria Rubia