It's performance time...

It is now only a few days until our two HLF performances of Deep Pockets and Dirty Faces. The young people involved have been working hard to create a theatrical extravaganza to entertain and educate the local population about the Together Trust’s past.

Orphan's histories

It’s been an interesting few months for the group as they’ve learnt acting skills and design skills, as well as more about the history of the Together Trust. It’s an area that most knew very little about, especially the journey that some children took across the seas to Canada. Part of the project’s aim was to create a sense of empathy from the young people today with the stories of children who had received services from the same charity as themselves. Although circumstances surrounding admission to the various Together Trust services has vastly changed, the charity still exists to help young people in the local area.

The project has allowed them to imagine being in the position of the orphans themselves and how they might have felt if they were to leave the country. Through the project we have studied the journeys of a selection of children who travelled to Canada from the Manchester homes. From handling unique archives through to experiencing Victorian activities, it has allowed for the past to come to life for the individuals involved. 

 

Watch our taster clip

So the basis of this project has produced the performances to be seen next week. We hope it will create a new learning and understanding to those who watch it. Of course you have to be there to discover more!