A mental health condition that has an affect on one’s mood, Bipolar Disorder, when broken down translates as ‘Bi’ = two and ‘polar’ = completely opposite – usually misunderstood, the condition alludes to the states of mania and depression that an individual shifts between (Mind). With 1 in 100 people receiving a diagnosis and it often developing from the ages of 15yrs to 19yrs old (NHS). Delving into a man’s processing of his diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Beardance Theatre present Brighter, an attempt to demistify and humanise the condition.
Just under a couple of centuries on from when it was first staged, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House – a radical feat at the time – continues to resonate. The tale of a young woman,Nora – a housewife who becomes disillusioned and dissatisfied with her condescending husband Torvald one that feeds in well with current conversations had around women’s rights. Currently playing at the Hudson Theatre, New York up until 10th June, the production has received critical acclaim, adapted by Amy Herzog and directed by Jamie Lloyd, the cast includes
Award-winning actor, Sir Jonathan Pryce, has today expressed his determination to help people affected by dementia, following his appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador. One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime. The acclaimed actor will use his voice and influence to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Society as a vital source of support for everyone affected by dementia.