Thanks to all who joined us for our last session where we all enjoyed Marion Leeper's performance of 'The Kitchen Cat'. A subtle blend of humour, designer fairies, real life and true emotion. At our next gathering in March one of our regulars, Su Squire will be premiering her new performance:
The Fool, The Weaver & The Heart of the Labyrinth
A tale of love, loss and the extraordinary power of stories. In a far off land, a courageous fool
embarks on a perilous journey to meet with a mysterious weaver of tales and
find that which has been lost.
Su's performance is just one small part of a bigger project 'Chrysalis Tales' which aims to use storytelling and other related art forms for the exploration and expression of people's thoughts and feelings relating to death and bereavement in a way that is ultimately positive and life affirming. As Su says:
Possibly the simplest and most portable of art forms, storytelling seems a good starting point for the project. I believe that stories speak a language that touches a part of our selves that our everyday language cannot always reach - a language of symbols and archetypes that goes straight to the heart of the matter. In their own remarkable way stories connect us through time and space with every human being who has ever known or will one day know the pain and grief of loss, bringing comfort and reassurance whilst offering hope that there is, to coin a phrase, light at the end of the tunnel. At their most powerful, they remind us of how truly mysterious and wonderful life is.
To find out more about the project visit the Chrysalis tales Facebook Site here
And for more on Su Squire check out her biog here
As per useual we meet at 7.30 for an 8.00pm start, so don't be late lest Jim has your guts for garters!
