Mia: Daughters of Fortune at the egg, Bath
Posted on: 11 Jun 2018Mind The Gap theatre company are bringing their production of ‘Mia: Daughters of Fortune’ to the egg theatre in Bath on Tuesday 19th June 2018. The play considers the challenges that face young disabled parents and provides a powerful but comedic insight into real life type scenarios.
Mind The Gap were formed in 1988 and have worked with disabled actors and artists to produce cutting edge national theatre ever since. It is one of Europe’s leading learning disability theatre companies and aims to give equal opportunities to all performers.
Mia explores the hurdles of having a baby in today’s society and tackles the idea of what it means to be a parent. The play will be performed by four learning-disabled artists, and has been created and directed by Joyce Nga Yu Lee.
Mia is part of a four part project - ‘Daughters of Fortune’. An interdisciplinary undertaking by Mind The Gap, medical experts, geneticists, social workers, council officers and advocates, the series aims to destroy stigma and improve the experiences of learning disabled parents.
The production has already been met with rave reviews, with audiences saying it strikes exactly the right balance, being thoroughly thought provoking yet entertaining throughout.
“Packed with ideas and delivered with infectious enthusiasm” - The Stage
“Asking questions instead of making assumptions about parenthood and disability, Mia pushes away prejudices … what amazing talent … funny, sad and fab in one hour” - Audience comments
The production will take place at 1pm and 7pm on Tuesday 19th June.
Tickets are £8.50, £7.50 for Children and £6.50 for schools.
You can call the Box Office on 01225 448844, the egg reception on 01225 823409, or book via their website by clicking here.
It is recommended that this play is for age 14+.
The egg is located at Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET.
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Iona is a final year Biomedical Science Undergraduate at the University of Bristol. Her passions include blogging, walking and exploring new cocktail venues. Iona is working with 365Bath as part of the Santander Internship scheme for spring and summer 2018.