Today is Time To Talk Day, a day dedicated to encouraging people to talk more openly about mental health. We’ve put together a collection of our reflections on mental health to mark the occasion.
Theatre
World Mental Health Day: Touring a play about your own mental health
Today is World Mental Health Day, so after spending three months on the road with Declaration, Sarah shares her experience of touring a production which speaks so honestly about your own.
Declaration Guest Blog 3: Gill Powell, Oldham Library
Gill Powell shares her experiences of working with parents to support children with ADHD in a time before diagnosis.
Declaration Guest Blog 2: James Woods, Ellesmere Port
Our second guest writer is James Woods who shares his experiences of living with ADHD, advocating for mental health awareness and seeing himself in Declaration.
Declaration Guest Blog 1: Ben Foreman, Brentwood
Guest writer Ben Foreman shares his experiences of life with ADHD; growing up with labels, being misunderstood and finding places where you fit in.
Declaration Tour Kicks Off: Sarah’s blog
Opening our tour in Oldham felt halfway between the comfort and safety of a home audience and being out on the road with audiences we’ve never met.
Devoted & Disgruntled: Rachel on audience wellbeing
Who is responsible for audience wellbeing? How can we make our spaces more comfortable and welcoming for audiences.
Dave from ADHD group MADDchester reviews Declaration
Dave’s Declaration review. Dave supports adults from all over Greater Manchester with his ADHD support group MADDchester.
Declaration takes over Paines Plough’s Roundabout at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Read about our jaunt to Edinburgh to perform Declaration in Paines Plough’s beautiful Roundabout.
Sarah: How ADHD has shaped her career
Sarah talks to The Reviews Hub about the reason behind making Declaration – a new piece of theatre which explores gaining an ADHD diagnosis as an adult.
Rachel talks to The Lowry for Mental Health Awareness Week
The Lowry interviewed Rachel for Mental Health Awareness Week. She discusses new play Declaration which has been ‘Developed With’ The Lowry.
Whose responsibility is it to make arts venues a safe space for vulnerable peope?
Rachel was contacted by publication Ziggy’s Wish to contribute to a discussion around our duty of care as artists to audiences.
Sarah’s Declaration rehearsal blog
Sarah talks our preparations for Declaration including the fear and excitement of making something new, looking after yourself and the importance of other people outside the rehearsal room
Hope at the end of the world
I spent last week running the Belgrade Theatre’s Summer School for 42 committed and inspiring young people aged 8-16 with local dancer Jonathan Armstrong.
Catherine’s tour blog: Cast, radio, big screens and music treats!
After a wonderful reception at Harrow we were in fine fettle when we set out bright and early for the long journey to Cast Theatre in Doncaster.
Rachel’s tour blog: Harrow Arts Centre and the penultimate week!
Rachel Moorhouse, Secret Diaries Director talks banners, crowdfunders and the penultimate week!
Sarah’s tour blog: Writer’s nerves, Wolverhampton and loving what you do
Sarah shares her experiences of the Secret Diaries tour.
Mike’s Tour Blog: Sun, seaside fun and international audiences at Stephen Joseph Theatre
Mike talks seaside, fun, food and making a difference with theatre at the superb Stephen Joseph Theatre…
Blog from Max Riley Mills; a young person’s review of Secret Diaries
Max Riley Mills came to see Secret Diaries at the egg. When we returned to the hotel we saw this wonderful blog about Secret Diaries on our social media feeds…