See a double-bill of new works-in-progress
Creatives House is a love-driven artist incubator that prioritises marginalised theatre makers and encourages them to make work inspired by the timeless themes and narratives of love, truth, justice and wisdom found in Biblical literature. It is the belief that by making work that is true, excellent and praiseworthy, such work become transformative experiences for audiences.
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive double bill of new works-in-progress by Creatives House’s Phase 2: Create and Phase 3: Production artists, Susan Kerr and Ian Peacock.
The showcase offers an opportunity to experience two works at an important stage in their development, created with support from HOME Arches and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Wednesday's showcase will present WE SEE EACH OTHER BETTER WITH OUR EYES CLOSED by Susan Kerr
We See Each Other Better With Our Eyes Closed is a contemporary drama on the internal dynamics of older women, one black, one white, trying to navigate dating in this modern age and how the history of racism can subtly weave into the discourse.
As a Black, Queer, Senior, Woman, Susan writes with refreshing originality that is seasoned with wisdom and sincerity; to present a play that is a courageous take on heartbreakingly challenging subjects and softened with a gentle touch of humour.
Behind the scenes:
For development of the play Susan researched and took references from writings such as the book of Ruth, bell hooks and Fun Home Musical.
At the Women of Colour Conference in 2006 bell hooks said “We have to start where people are, not where we want them to be,” Meanwhile, in her book ‘All About Love: New Visions’ she speaks how people often enter romantic relationships hoping to magically heal an old childhood wound or get the love they never received, while arriving unprepared to actually give that love. Romance cannot survive on need or dependency alone. Honesty and open communication are non-negotiable.
One of two books named after women in the Bible, Ruth is written in the genre of historical narrative most likely by a prophet named Samuel who sought to teach important spiritual, social and political lessons by reflecting on history. Ruth is about a rural romantic love story and contains themes of loss, loyalty, and kinsman love set in the wider context of a great redemption story that ultimately elevates the marginalised.
Holding audiences to process the pain in the safety of the darkness in the theatre, we step into the hearts and minds of two middle-aged women to see each other better with our eyes closed.
