Erika

Erika

Erika Mann – The woman who tried to save democracy.

She was Queer, she was talented, she could act, write, talk and fix a car.  She became a Refugee…

Workshopped last March.

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About

About

New Shoes Theatre is a provocative and vibrant theatre company which produces powerful and inspirational work written by women. We give a voice to women’s writing and their legacy of work, create a multicultural and inclusive platform…

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Hurried Steps

Hurried Steps

 Hurried Steps is a play about how women & girls are abused all over the globe. It was created by Dacia Maraini and Amnesty International to stimulate a discussion between the audience and local experts who work with abused women & girls. They discuss WHY and HO …

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Hurried Steps latest story

The Hurried Steps Kubra FGM story is included plus interviews with the playwright, producer and New Shoes Theatre director.

Hurried Steps performance audience feedback

"The people who are very ignorant I would have told them to come and watch - open their eyes to the world.”

Feedback from a 'survivor group" audience member (aged 13 yrs), Civic Arts Centre, Oswaldtwistle

Drama/Film Workshop Feedback

“Yes, all of Group 1 were at risk of school exclusion, and had siblings that were already excluded, so to be part of the 'safety net' that has caught these girls has been very satisfying and rewarding,=. THANKYOU."

KCC Youth Worker

Hurried Steps Review and Audience Feedback

“It’s BEAUTIFUL work from the Finborough, the actors, director and designers…. “

Blanche Marvin, London Theatrereviews

School Workshop Feedback

“I've really enjoyed the acting part....I would really recommend that for the next workshop“

Varese - school workshop for My Name Is Antonino Calderone in Milan