Bright Places
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Overview
Carbon Theatre, in association with Birmingham Rep
Written by Rae Mainwaring
Directed by Tessa Walker
I was 23 when it came crashing into my life; without warning, when everything was going so well, just when I was really, really happy…
A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple Sclerosis, MS for short, not to be confused with M&S or S&M.
With 90s pop, a costume box and a whole heap of glitter, Bright Places is a morbidly funny and deeply honest autobiographical story about growing up in the shadow of chronic illness.
Access
Every performance includes Creative Captioning (which means captions are integrated into the design on stage) and embedded Audio Description (which means audio description is included in the writing of the script).
If a performance is sold out, email info@northernstage.co.uk or call 0191 230 5151 to be added to our waiting list.
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Production images (credit Graeme Braidwood)
Age & Content Guidance
Content Guidance:
The production contains swearing, strobes and flashing lights. Many references to illness (specifically MS) to medical procedures and to disability and ableism as well as moments of distress and upset.
Creative Team
Writer | Rae Mainwaring
Director | Tessa Walker
Designer | Debbie Duru
Sound Designer | Clive Meldrum
Lighting Designer | Holly Ellis
Creative Caption Designer | Virginie Taylor
Creative Caption Consultant | Ben Glover
Movement Director | Steady
Associate Director | Natallia Bulynia
Production & Stage Manager | Jeanette Maggs
Assistant Stage Manager | Elliott Grant
Costume Supervisor | Ruth Bagnall
Producer | Courtenay Johnson
Casting Director | Polly Jerrold
Marketing | Cup Of Ambition
Press | Chloé Nelkin Consulting
Photographer | Graeme Braidwood
Filmmaker | Rachel Bunce
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.