Directed by Adura Onashile, There is a Light – Brightlife has been woven together using the results of a two million pound study into the care of teenagers and young people with cancer called Brightlight. Medical researchers, clinicians and patients have all been involved in the devising process and the four young performers involved have direct experience of cancer care. The piece explores what it means to live with the illness physically, mentally and emotionally and has been created by Contact Young Company alongside Brightlight. There is a Light is part of SICK! Festival – click here for our top 3 round up.

Wed 8 – Fri 10 Mar, Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6JA. Tel: 0161 274 0600, 7.30pm, £13/7, www.contactmcr.com.

Wed 8 Mar - Fri 10 Mar
Words:
Jenny Davies
Published on:
Mon 6 Mar 2017