2020: End of Year Festival
Run Date: 26/12/20
Venue: Online.
2020 is a year many of us will not forget anytime soon and for many different reasons. The global Covid-19 pandemic has been a significant event across the globe. But the pandemic isn't the only important event that has happened this year - BLM protest, the US Elections, the awareness towards government oppression are examples of just some of the events also have occurred this year.
The Pieces
Civilised Worms
Description: Civilised Worms events a day in lockdown that takes a dramatic change that causes a significant realisation.
Writer: Christopher Schaunig
Performer: Joseph Harding
This is How I Feel, I Think
Description: This is How I Feel, I Think is a piece that explores the impact 2020 has had on mental health and highlights the importance of seeking help to begin the process of treatment.
Writer: Bernadett Szabo
Performers: Georgi Mckie, Richard Howell, Jessica Townsley, Lily Burke and Zoë Maunder
Notification
Description: Notification timelines the significant events of the year whilst also addressing the impact social media has had during this time too.
Writer: Hannah MacDonald
Performers: Alex Douglas and Adam Cachia
Burn Your Bridges
Description: Burn Your Bridges looks at the physical construction of bridges around the world and incorporates a personal reflection.
Writer: Anna Conway
Performer: Anna Conway
Numb
Description: Numb timelines the journey of a couple and the impact lockdown has on their relationship.
Writer: Anna Pellegrini
Performers: Georgia Hewkin and Hannah Macdonald
Skin Tight
Description: Skin Tight explores what it means to be black in 2020 and explores the significant impact the BLM movement has had this year.
Writer: Georgia Hewkin
Sound Designer: Áron Gyenge
Performers: Georgia Hewkin, Alicia Maddox, Nina-Simone James, Darnelle Blanc, Daniella Harry and Ashleigh Taylor-Scott
Child
Description: Child explores the responsibility parents, older siblings and guardians have towards educating their child(ren) of the realness of the world.
Writer: Adam Cachia
Performers: Chanel Fernandes, Keegan Carr, Helena Harrison, Lily Burke, Daniella Harry, and Laura Plumley
Between You and Us
Description: Between You and Us is a verbatim audio piece that explores what 2020 means to the general population and the impact it has had on their lives
Writers: Bernadett Szabo and Anna Pellegrini
Sound Designer: Áron Gyenge
Performers: Hannah MacDonald, Georgia Hewkin, Alex Douglas, Richard Howell, Christina Gutierrez and Georgi Mckie