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The Feeling

(of knowing something is wrong, but it isn't)

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Event details

A family struggles in silence under the pressure of parenthood, micro-aggressions and a series of never ending medical appointments.

“The Feeling” has been devised by a female and non-binary creative team, alongside 100’s of voices across a large spectrum of people and cultures across Southampton. Built into the script is verbatim and real stories from a series of focus groups including: men, the LGBTQ+ community, those who have suffered with infertility, young people going through puberty and women going through or who have been through menopause.

At its core the play is a cry for help from a community of voices who have felt at any one time silenced. A question as to how we can change this culture of silence by tackling shame within our education systems, medical systems and peer/family groups.

We aim to increase understanding around female reproductive health care and LGBTQ+ health care inequities, as well as generate discussion around the language and reform we can use to make healthcare in Southampton and England not just accessible, but equal to all.

Following the 2pm performance there will be a Q&A with stakeholders, policymakers, community members, including young people (14-25 yrs) from Southampton to collectively discuss how we can support female reproductive health & LGBTQ+ healthcare for future generations. Please reserve your ticket at checkout.

Supported by the Propel Associate Artist Scheme at Mayflower Studios, Southampton Institute of Arts and Humanities, LifeLab and Young Southampton (UKSPF). 

Venue

Studio 2 - Mayflower Studios

Price

£8.00

Discounts available

Age advice

14+

Running Time

1 hour 30 minutes including an interval

Warnings

This production includes themes and discussions around sensitive issues around puberty, periods, infertility, menopause and gender identity.

This event takes place at

Mayflower Studios – Studio 2

Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU 

The entrance to Studio 2 is on Level 2.

Street level access to our foyer & Box Office is through the main entrance on Above Bar Street. 

Studio 2 - MAST Mayflower Studios

Further information

Discounts

Young Person Under 16 £3.00 off
Senior Special 60+ £3.00 off
Groups 10+ £3.00 off*

*Not available online, please contact our box office on 02380 711 811 to book.

Credits

Director Michelle Smith

Writer: Emily Hindle

Actors: Imani Okoh, Sara Fairclough, Kit Miles & Ella Clarke

Music / sound design: Kit Miles & company

Media design: James Henderson

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