**22 JUNE**
Wednesday 22 June
The fight for a place to belong
By Christina Castling
1951. A third of County Durham’s villages are classed as ‘D’, no longer worthy of investment. Expected to die quietly they refuse to go without a fight.
Rooted in the true stories and memories of those who called those D villages home, a county- wide fight lasting over 25 years becomes a 12-month journey at Bet’s kitchen table as her family grapple with identity, loss and belonging. With humour, tenderness and not a small amount of grit, the play speaks of fighting to be heard when no one’s listening and of finding a place to belong.
“Even though I sobbed my heart out, I loved the humour and the very truthful characters and the reality of the piece, very evocative.” Shelley O’Brien, Mad Alice Theatre Company
“We thoroughly enjoyed the reading it was such a powerful and emotional subject that we were transported to a different time.” Pam Hymas, Community Member
“I was mesmerised all of the way through. It was wonderful.” Audience Member
“I thought it was absolutely tremendous.” Audience Member
“I think it is hugely important that this story has been told and really exciting that it has been told in a way that now other people can hear this story." Jill Coles, Director, Northern Heartlands
Wednesday 22 June: 7.30pm Tickets: £12
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