Forum theatre company to open the dialogue on homelessness in Leamington

Written by award-winning playwright, poet and lyricist Kate Tempest, Glasshouse, performed by the internationally-known Cardboard Citizens Forum Theatre company, will take the floor at St Peter’s church in Dormer Place on Friday (April 11).

The play takes the audience through the lives of three family members, all of whom struggle to live both together and away from one another - leading to moments of despair, fragility, and unexpected tenderness.

All but one of the actors have experienced homelessness - and the show has been carefully researched and written in collaboration with the company’s homeless members, reflecting the struggles and hardships associated with the marginalised.

During the second half of the show, the audience will be invited to take part in the action and join in the dialogue.

The Cardboard Citizens’ artistic director and chief executive Adrian Jackson said: “Over the years, we have performed in dining rooms, halls, prisons, tents, churches - and even in theatres. Sometimes our audience has been hundreds, sometimes five men and a dog, sometimes just the dog.

“But we are always amazed by the warm reception we receive.”

Performances at the church will take place at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £5 or £2.50 for students aged 14 and over. To book, call 07434 351535 or email [email protected]

The event is part of the ongoing Left Out In The Cold: Life On The Streets two-month festival of homelessness in Leamington. To find out more, visit www.allsaintschurchleamington.org.uk