Notes to Future Self
Theatre (drama)
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Venue 39theSpace on the Mile - Space 1
- 18:35
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Bath Spa Musical Theatre Society
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Sophie and Calliope have never been to school. Their mum ran away from home when she was 17 to join the New Age movement and the girls were raised in a series of ashrams, communes and impromptu raves. When Sophie gets ill, they return to Birmingham. It’s a strange new world where meditation and tree-hugging are replaced with maths homework, TV and the grandmother they have never met. Against this bewildering new backdrop, the normality she’s always longed for, Sophie must come to terms with her mortality.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Information not supplied
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift
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Janusz Jarzecki 28 days ago
An excellent script acted convincingly by all. There were many touching moments, some enhanced by appropriate musical interludes. The show flowed movingly through many emotional moments and culminated in a tear-wrenching finale/monologue. The subtle script portrayed a profound insight into the nuanced and troubled psychology which afflicts all of those affected by the ravage of cancer, within a Family environment.
Ben White 28 days ago
Well… what can I say? This show was nothing like anything I have seen before. Mediocre at best. I am a well seasoned theatre goer and I know true theatre when I see it. The story: a predictable plot following the lives of the blasé young characters. I knew exactly what to expect; nothing but a measly school performance, but the cast worked with what they had. I advise to bring the tear rags because what I had witnessed brought moisture to my eyes, unintentionally. There’s nothing like spending £10 to attend a family gathering in a hired venue when I could be watching a man on the streets strip on stilts for free. Overall 3/10.
RUTH SHELDON 29 days ago
Notes to Future Self is a touching story of a family facing what no parent wishes to face. The company took us on a journey giving a glimpse of the pain. anger, sadness that would be felt but also the humour and compassion needed.
Well done and worth seeing (but bring the hankies).
Gordon 32 days ago
Powerful, emotional, blunt, thought provoking…. this play and its production are simply sublime. Whilst this topic is obviously very sensitive it is still, in many parts, relatable to many who will watch it. The cast have responded brilliantly to powerful yet sensitive direction and although the space they are performing in is compact and the lighting may not be up to the standard the tech crew are used to, they make the best of it and provide a performance worthy of any stage at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.
A performance of real integrity that honours the brilliant writing of the play by Lucy Caldwell
Bravo Bath Spa, bravo
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