Putting Homelessness Centre Stage
Finding Home by Mercury Theatre Wales will visit the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, on 2 May and 3 May at 7.30pm. Said to be an affecting and powerful piece of theatre, it will explore stories of homelessness.
Devised by the company and written by Bethan Morgan, it tells the story of a varied group of characters who find themselves thrown together into a makeshift family as they face the challenges and hardships of life without a home.
Directed by Lynn Hunter, the stories told are based on true experiences of those who have found themselves homeless for differing reasons, many of whom took part in the play’s development.
Mercury Theatre Wales artistic director Morgan said: “Inclusion, integration and empowerment all lead to gaining a sense of belonging, self-worth and achievement for people both with and without a permanent home. The piece will we hope develop a better understanding and awareness of the many people in the community around us and help tackle the general stereotypes that the public may hold about homeless people.”
The Cardiff-based theatre company aims to produce high-quality, innovative and thought-provoking work. It is committed to developing Welsh talent and bringing to the Welsh stage new pieces of theatre, created to be relevant to contemporary audiences and the communities with whom they engage.
Finding Home is at the Torch Theatre on Tuesday 2 May and Wednesday 3 May at 7.30pm. Tickets £14 / £12 concessions. Box office: 01646 695267 or www.torchtheatre.co.uk. There will be a pre-show performance from community participants at 7pm. Content warning: contains themes of homelessness, abuse, substance abuse, combat PTSD, death, mental health and experiences of the family court system.
