LITFEST: The Land Beneath Our Feet: Nathan Parker

With Leftcoast and Nathan Parker

One man, one garden, one final day. On his last day in Blackpool before the waves take it away, Ted, an old-timer with a big heart, recalls the stories and people who made his beloved community garden so special. This new play, written and performed by acclaimed poet Nathan Parker, is full of love, hope and heartbreak as it celebrates community and shines a light on the reality of climate change for seaside towns. This evocative story will leave you feeling inspired, moved and ready to change the world! 

 ‘In a remarkably fluent performance, Nathan Parker convincingly becomes five characters, switching hats and style of speaking to indicate the changes taking place. Each begins speaking in a conversational style that often shifts very effectively into poetry… At times both moving and amusing, this gentle entertaining wake-up call to the terrible dangers of climate change facing communities really grabbed the audience, who deservedly gave it a standing ovation at the end.’

British Theatre Guide, reviewing Nathan’s Edinburgh Fringe performance

AUTHORS:

Leftcoast delivers highly engaging and socially useful arts and cultural projects in Blackpool. Since 2013, we have been co-producing ambitious and transformative experiences with neighbourhood communities across the town.

Nathan Parker is an independent author and spoken artist from Blackpool. Proud of his northern roots, Nathan is a keen champion of northern voices, committed to enabling people of all ages to engage with words, stories and conversations. His novels include The Crossover and the ‘Granville’ series, and his two poetry collections are Poems for Whenever and Poems for Whatever.

AGE GUIDANCE: 16+

Photo credit: Rebecca Latin

VENUE: The Auditorium, The Storey.

Meeting House Lane, LA1 1TH / 01524 582226 / thestorey@lancaster.gov.uk

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