'We don't want to be seen as victims': the older people using theatre to tell their Covid stories
Preparation for Secret Country began in October. Most of the cast – who are aged between 72 and 93 – had no experience of performing before joining Re-Live’s Company of Elders. They were asked about their experiences this year, memorable pre-pandemic incidents, how they found the initial weeks of lockdown, and what they would like to say to Covid. From their contributions, the show was created. “The script is not written by someone else. The script is us,” says company member Max Scott-Cook. “We are speaking from our hearts and minds,” adds Morrow. Re-Live works with different c...
Source: theguardian.com