The things that unify us all
Life is everchanging and sometimes challenging – people who are forced to flee their countries in hopes of sanctuary and safety know this all too well.
As we approach Refugee Week in Scotland, I reflect on the terrible consequences and the immediacy of so many asylum asylum-related situations – the feelings of alienation and separation that accompany people seeking asylum and how it is sometimes all too easy to overlook the things that unify us. Family. Friendships. And the chaos and shenanigans that they bring along with them. Because really, we are not so different after all.
A birthday party – and we’re all invited
This is what the upcoming Barrowland Ballet production of A Conversation with Carmel, showcases and highlights. Choreographed and directed by Natasha Gilmore, the premise is as simple as any family gathering intends to be: There is a surprise 70th birthday party for Caramel and we’re all invited. However, as with any family gathering, there are secrets, stories, and delightful chaos that inevitably tag along.
Join in the dancing!
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this production is that anyone (and they mean anyone!) can join in with the professional dancers: Jade Admason, Dianan Payne-Myers, Matthew Hawkins, Natasha Gilmore and Otis Bazie. As part of the performance there will be a chorus of community dancers from across Glasgow, spaces are limited but they are still looking for dancers. All it takes is a couple of rehearsals on 20 and 21 June before the performance on June 22 at the Tron Theatre.
I am looking forward to this rave-reviewed piece of theatre and to giving it a literal stage for refugees and the universal chaos of family gatherings.
Contact us to get involved!
If you are interested in joining this production, please don’t hesitate to contact Belinda McElhinney. I look forward to seeing you there!
