A life changing process, the process of pregnancy is something we hear and see very little spoken about; the biological process usually depicted by its last moment, giving birth. A process that can only truly be understood and experienced by those going through it, the emotional impact of pregnancy is an ever lasting one, rippling throughout families going through it. What also isn’t the discussed is the heartbreaking truth that ‘1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth’, a taboo subject matter rarely discussed. Created in collaboration with UCL Neuroscience Professor Kate Jeffrey, Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of Kent Dr Graeme Forbes and charities Anyone Everymum and Aching Arms, director Guillaume Pigé discusses Theatre Re’s poignant theatre piece, BIRTH, showing at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Commencing on Monday 17th June, Refugee Week UK will witness various arts events take place in various locations. Acknowledging the stories of refugees and asylum seekers, this crucial week offers a voice to the often marginalised, allowing for conversations to take place to promote collaboration and a sense of community. One of this year’s projects is Cohere – an immersive installation originating from award winning poet, Zaffar Kunial’s writings. Using his words as a starting point, four visual artists, Geoff Brokate being one of them would go on to craft creations as a response, resulting in Cohere. Ahead of the installation’s first showing, Geoff talks to us about the event’s creative process, responses from creatives towards the initial workshops and what audiences can expect!
