Shared?

Shared? is a theatre show that tells the interlinking stories of the residents of one small set of streets in south Belfast, as they bash into each other’s paths, confronting moments when they may be able to see very few choices while trying to do their absolute best. We are offering an entertainingly serious opportunity to share, and kick around, ideas on one of the most basic human rights – housing, and a home life that provides safety and opportunity. The play touches on social and financial struggles, the pleasures and perils of neighbours, mental health, loneliness, racism, the (infamous) mysteries of the points system, nostalgia and a sense of loss for things that seem to have gone. Conspiracy theories and rumour are rife in the relationships between landlords (private and social), tenants and neighbours, residents’ groups, politicians and planners. None of us are setting out to fix anything or offer easy answers to complex issues. We’re just trying to frame the right questions and, mainly, to show the human lives behind statistics and stereotypes. It’s great craic too of course and free so get there early. COST: FREE DATES AND TIMES: Friday 17th October at 7.30pm Markets Community Centre Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm Donegall Pass Community Centre Sunday 19th October at 6pm Sandy Row Community Centre Duration approximately 90 minutes