Bright Places
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Thu 29 Oct19:45AD, CAPTheatre 2
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Fri 30 Oct19:45AD, CAPTheatre 2
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Sat 31 Oct14:15AD, CAPTheatre 2
A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple Sclerosis
Returning by popular demand, Rae Mainwaring's award-winning Bright Places is a three-woman, one-woman show about growing up in the shadow of Multiple Sclerosis (MS for short…not to be confused with M&S or S&M) that’s brilliantly funny, deeply honest, and “sure to make you want to dance in your seat” (West End Best Friend).
With 90s pop, a costume box and a whole heap of glitter, Bright Places is a “reflective yet raucous play about living with MS” (The Guardian) - and a story for anyone who's ever searched for joy in the hardest of times.
Presented by Carbon Theatre supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. The play was originally commissioned by Birmingham Rep in 2020, with generous support from the Barry Jackson Trust.
We are proud to be working with charity partner, Shift.ms: the digital community for people with MS.
All performances contain embedded audio description and creative captioning.
“a striking blend of humour, vulnerability, and hope” ★★★★★ East Midlands Theatre
“uplifting and empowering” ★★★★ The Reviews Hub
“a powerful, impactful work” ★★★★ Everything Theatre
“glitter-fuelled pocket rocket of a show” ★★★★ Watch That Scene
“drenched in razzle-dazzle” ★★★★ All That Dazzles
“sure to make you want to dance in your seat” ★★★★ West End Best Friend
“a thoughtful yet riotous piece of theatre” ★★★★ Bouquets & Brickbats
“tender, funny and poignant” ★★★★ Culture Bab
“life affirming” ★★★★ Not Compulsory
“superb play” ★★★★ ScotsGay Arts
“well worth a watch” ★★★★ Adventures in Theatreland
Age recommendation: 12+
The production contains swearing, strobes and flashing lights. Many references to illness (specifically MS) to medical procedures and to disability and ableism as well as moments of distress and upset.
Running time: 75 mins (approx)
Credits
Actor A | Lauren Foster
Actor B | Aimee Berwick
Actor C | Rebecca Holmes
Company Understudy | Natallia Bulynia
Writer | Rae Mainwaring
Director | Jo Gleave
Set Designer | Gemma Caseley-Kirk
Costume Designer | Ruth Bagnall
Video and Creative Captions Designer | Virginie Taylor
Lighting Designer | Holly Ellis
Sound Designer | Clive Meldrum
Movement Director | Keiren Hamilton-Amos
Filmmaker | Rachel Bunce
Dramaturgy | Tessa Walker
Production Manager | Josh Tomalin
Stage Manager | Jeanette Maggs
Assistant Stage Manager | Elliott Grant
Company Access Manager | Sasha Georgette
Producer | Courtenay Johnson
Casting Director | Polly Jerrold
Marketing | Cup Of Ambition
Press | Chloé Nelkin Consulting
Photographer | Graeme Braidwood
Artwork Design | Snow Creative London