An ordinary looking caravan. An extraordinary experience. A treasure trove of magical theatre and digital wizardry.
Continuing to make theatre as accessible as possible, they will caravan the breadth of the country popping up by the seaside, on high streets, at schools, and in arts centres and theatres across the UK.Staged in a caravan, Mobile is an inventive and intimate piece of verbatim theatre about class,
family and belonging. Based on personal testimonies collected in the community workshops,
from research by collaborator Professor Sam Friedman, and the company’s own lives, the play
explores our sense of home, aspiration and the realities of social mobility.
We are taught from a young age to aim high, to reach for the stars, to want more, more than our
parents, more than the generations before us, to climb the social ladder. But, as we surge forward, what are we leaving behind? And, if we look back, what do we see?
The Paper Birds will take Mobile to new locations for the very first time such as HighTide Festival
in London and Aldeburgh, HOME in Manchester, Festival of Thrift in Redcar, and Arts Depot in
London. The company will also make its debut in Wales at The Ffwrnes in Llanelli and The Miner’s
Theatre in Amanford.
Jemma McDonnell, Artistic Director of The Paper Birds and director of Mobile, comments, Mobile
explores class with both head and heart. Whilst social mobility is highly political, at the root of it
Mobile is about family. Who we are is so deeply influenced by where we have come from; the homes we grew up in, the food we ate, the jobs of our parents, the holidays we did or didn’t go on, they all affect our seating in the world. Mobile aims to transport its audience to board games on rainy family holidays or busy Christmas dinners with not enough chairs, to question how these long-forgotten childhoods have shaped who we are today.
Mobile is The Paper Birds’ second show in a trilogy about class in modern Britain. Made for
audiences of up to eight people at a time, this intimate 40-minute show incorporates stunning digital visuals by The Media Workshop and original music composed by Shane Durrant. As the caravan comes to life so do stories of origins and aspirations.Mobile neatly turns the caravan into a magic box where every cupboard and drawer springs a surprise in a piece that explores social mobility, class and what going on a caravan holiday says about you (the Guardian).
This is a co-commission by Live Theatre and The Marlowe Theatre that has been supported with public funding by Arts Council England.
VenueWaterside Arts Centre
AddressWaterside Plaza, Sale, Manchester, Greater Manchester,
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Belforte House
This private accommodation has a personal, friendly approach and offers refurbished bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and a drinks tray. It is a short walk from Sale town centre..
Lennox Lea Hotel &
Conveniently located only 10 minutes from Manchester city centre, this friendly family-owned hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking and an on-site restaurant with a great local reputation..
The Amblehurst Hotel
The Amblehurst Hotel is situated in the centre of Sale which also has a great bar and fantastic restaurant on its grounds. The hotel is on a direct route to the main motorways and is about 4 miles from Manchester Airport..
Brooklands Lodge
With free parking and free WiFi, the award-winning, 4-star Brooklands Lodge offers traditional breakfasts and elegant bedrooms. The guest house is just 300 metres from Sale Rugby Club, and a 10-minute drive from Manchester centre..
Coachmans Cottage
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Coachmans Cottage is located in Sale. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV.
Cornerstones Guest House
A Victorian house built in 1871 and located a 20-minute drive from Manchester, Cornerstones Guest House offers cooked breakfasts, a residents living room, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The rooms are individually and stylishly decorated..
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