Strangers No More | Performance
Strangers No More celebrates older adults sharing powerful stories of racism, bullying and loneliness through theatre. See how creativity and community came together at ROAR.
Strangers no more showcases the performance of older adults who took part in participatory arts-based workshops at ROAR in Rotherham from September to December 2024.
In November 2024, participants presented their work for family and friends in a safe, joyful, and inclusive space. The performance event brought together the culmination of months of creativity, collaboration, and artwork at ROAR Theatre.
Participants' performances included scenarios of racism, bullying and loneliness through ‘theatre of the oppressed’. Audiences were invited to reflect after each short scenario, sharing views and potential solutions and actively engaging with the performance.
The event, captured on film by Sean Lovell and Ai Narapol, was a heartfelt celebration of months of work with the support of the ROAR and Lora Krasteva.
Strangers No More Documentary
The documentary, produced by filmmaker Sean Lovell with support from Ai Narapol, captures this unique journey, culminating in the sharing event, where participants performed for friends and family, celebrating identity, memory and connection across generations.
Credits
- Performer: Oluwatoyin Allen
- Performer: Ellen Bartley
- Performer: Maurice Bartley
- Performer: Sughra Begum
- Performer: Mohammed Bostan
- Performer: Alzbeta Chroma
- Performer: Shahnaz Din
- Performer: Thomas Donaldson
- Performer: Mick Duggan
- Performer: Mahmood Hussain
- Performer: Riaz Khan
- Performer: Subine Lukula
- Performer: Olushola Oshodi-Shidi
- Performer: Jan Popik
- Performer: Monika Popikova
- Performer: Milan Scuka
- Performer: Helena Scukova
- Interpreter: Olga Fuseini
- Interpreter: Lucie Ginova
- Lead Facilitator: Lora Krasteva
- Visual Artist: Uzma Rani
- Photography Artist: Anna Kozak
- Ceramics Artist: Deborah Frith
- Filmed By: Sean Lovell
