Upcoming performances
The launch performance of Fighting for Life at Marie Curie Hospice in Hampstead,
hosted by actor Greg Wise
September 2022
Unforgettable: Telling the Care Home Story
The launch of a new play by Brian Daniels about the experiences of care home staff, residents and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic, commissioned by Leeds Care Association.
Date: 13 September 2022
Location: The Carriageworks, Leeds
Tickets: N/A
July 2022
Where or When?
Commissioned by a major NHS Trust that was anxious for older people with a dementia diagnosis to be treated holistically and with respect and that healthcare professionals would take the time to understand the stories and lives of the patients.
Date: 8 July 2022
Location: St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey
Tickets: N/A
May 2022
Fighting For Life
Inspired by a family written case study, The Findlay Report, that highlights the troubling concerns of members of the Findlay family when their elderly parents needed joined up health and social care – Joan had dementia and Jim had Motor Neurone Disease - towards the end of their lives but it wasn’t readily available - and is still problematic.
Date: 19 May 2022
Location: Harrogate Neighbours
Tickets: N/A
May 2022
Don’t Leave Me Now
A story about the impact of early onset dementia on the lives of two very different families. Inspired by the real story of Professor Rachael Dixey and her long-term partner, Irene Heron and Chris and Cindy Toulman. Endorsed by all major dementia charities including the Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK as well as Dementia Pathfinders and Cruse Bereavement Care.
Date: 16 May 2022
Location: Bradford Royal Infirmary
Tickets: N/A
May 2022
Sound of Silence
The most likely cause of death for young men aged under 35 is by their own hands. Inspired by the real story of Ross McCarthy, a 31-year-old from a supportive family with much to live for - but he chose the other option. This play features his mum, dad, sister, fiancée and psychologist and himself. It highlights the poor provision of mental health services.
Date: 11 May 2022
Location: Ministry of Justice, London
Tickets: N/A
May 2022
Let’s Talk Lymphoedema
A relatively common health condition but not often talked about. This debilitating condition sees the swelling of limbs and bodies which can only be treated by specialist massage and special garments. The writer worked closely with Professor Peter Mortimer, based at St George’s Hospital, London who is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of lymphoedema. Treatment in the UK is not always available on the NHS and this play explores why.
Date: 10 May 2022
Location: St George’s Hospital, London
Tickets: N/A
May 2022
Blue Skies
Commissioned by Wakefield Hospice, the brief was to create a play encouraging conversations around advance care planning, organ donation, living wills, power of attorney and post-bereavement help and support.
Date: 4 May 2022
Location: Online performance
Tickets: N/A
March 2022
Beneath the White Coat
This new play, inspired by Clare Gerada’s book ‘Beneath the White Coat’, is an opportunity to explore the personal stories and journeys of a group of healthcare professionals as they struggle to keep their personal and professional lives on course. Presented by Doctors in Distress and Brian Daniels, the play is part of the Doctors in Distress Restore creativity project in partnership with The Bigger Picture.
Date: 17th March 2022
Location: The Wounded Healer Conference, Royal College of GPs, London
Tickets: bit.ly/3IcHj5G
February 2022
Sound of Silence
The most likely cause of death with younger men under 35 is death at their own hands. Inspired by the real story of Ross McCarthy, a 31-year-old from a supportive family with much to live for - but he chose the other option. This play features his mum, dad, sister, fiancée and psychologist and himself. It highlights the poor provision of mental health services.
Date: 23rd February 2022 1pm and 4pm
Location: Leeds Becket University Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: N/A
January 2022
Gideon Klein: Portrait of a Composer
A theatrical presentation of the life and music of the composer Gideon Klein, written and devised by David Fligg, in a new dramatisation by Brian Daniels. Part of part of Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Kirklees.
Date: 26th January 2022
Location: St Paul’s Hall, Huddersfield
Tickets: https://t.co/Tz748JG556