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Three plays. Three lives. Three stories of love, loss, and human connection.What happens when you crave connection but can’t keep up with the digital age? When you try to reach out, but fear the reactions of your loved ones? When life slows down, or your body becomes less reliable, but you remain unmistakably yourself?
Good Grief! brings together three warm, sharply observed short plays about aging, caregiving, memory, and the need to stay seen, heard, and connected. Blending live performances with custom audio and digital film projections, this showcase features local Brighton talent, alongside The Year Dot’s original screen cast members for a unique theatrical experience.
🎭 The Plays
ROSEBUD & MILORD (15 mins) A woman’s life, lived to the full, begins almost imperceptibly to slow down - witnessed only by her pets.
Written & Directed by Saskia Wesnigk-Wood | Performed by Sharon Drain, Lorraine Yu, Mark Tournoff and Catherine Gillison.
JACK’S BLANKET (15 mins) How does it feel when your body lets you down, but your mind is still as sharp as ever?
Written & Directed by Saskia Wesnigk-Wood | Performed by Julian McDowell.
THE YEAR DOT (45 mins) A stylised stage adaptation of Evalution Media’s multi-award-winning short film. Dot’s illness, isolation and dreams of a big end-of-life party lead to unexpected interactions, and new possibilities for connection.
Written & Directed by Eva Marie Wilshere | Performed by Sharon Drain and Lorraine Yu, featuring original film cast audio and video.
A collection of stories that will spark the thought: "I know someone just like that!"
📍Brighthelm Centre Auditorium, Brighton 📅 Saturday 21 November · 6pm 📅 Saturday 12 December · 1pm ♿ Fully accessible venue, with wheelchair spaces, companion seating and hearing assistance. Intervals and comfort breaks throughout, refreshments offered, you are also welcome to bring your own.
Join us for three deeply human stories about growing older, holding on, letting go, and continuing to matter.
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Brighthelm Centre, Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD, United Kingdom
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