Initiation

This piece forms part of the ‘The Future is Not Fixed’ festival

INITIATION

“We have run out of time. Climate change scientists and activists are not talking about implementing solutions that secure some distant future. We are fighting for the hope and future of All Life that is on the planet right now. It is now time for radical measures that, hopefully, buy us time and set us up to make better decisions for lasting recovery and change. Initiation is a conversation with the near future when a Global Green New Deal means we’ve gained a little more time on the clock to make things better. It is ritual. It is reflection. It is hope.”

– Playwrights Statement Angella Emurwon

We have created an immersive and interactive experience and want to take you on a journey with Mother Nature. Follow her as she calls for and pleas for your help to heal her earth, for everyone who inhabits it. Now and in the future.

CHILL OUT! BE QUIET

An interactive satirical exploration of climate change misinformation. Read posts, watch videos and debates made from the anthology“The Future is not Fixed” – Short Plays Envisioning a Global Green New Deal.

Follow us now at @chillout.itsjustaphase and all will be revealed on 10/03/2025.

This performance is part of the Tech Theatre Festival 2024.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

12pm – Sterling

12:30pm – Initiation

1pm – Sterling

1:30pm – Initiation

2pm – Sterling

2:30pm – Initiation

LOCATION: Rehearsal Room 3 / 4 

INITATION WARNINGS: No age restrictions. Contains opt-in interaction, audience participation, emotional triggers about global warming and destruction of earth, flashing lights.

CHILL OUT! BE QUIET WARNINGS: Suitable for ages 13+. Contains extreme views, denial of climate change, climate refugees, reference to anti-vax ideologies, natural disasters current political affairs, reference to death and grief, animal abuse and cruelty, mild blood and gore, references to suffocation.

ADMISSION: Free

Patrons should check in at Box Office upon arrival in order to be guided to the performance space.

Accessibility is extremely important to us at the New Adelphi Theatre. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email Hannah at the box office at h.c.briggs@salford.ac.uk.

When you arrive, the Box Office only needs to take the ticketholder’s name to check you in, however we can also scan any printed ticket or e-ticket you may present.

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