COMFORT
by Joe Bromley
A sensitive new show for bereaved children and their families. We explore grief with humour and energy to highlight the importance of talking openly and honestly with children about death.
Coming soon
Created for ages 5+
Running time 30 minutes plus optional post-show activities
Beanie is eight when her beloved mum dies in a hospice, leaving her with tangled memories and a carefully knitted blankie for comfort. What do you do when someone you love so much has gone forever? Beanie must navigate a new way of living, with friends, classmates, and grown-ups unsure of how to behave with her.
But then the blankie goes missing at school. As Beanie's world unravels, can a tight-knit community help her deal with her grief?
There are also optional activities for afterwards, including creating a piece of patchwork art and making a pom-pom to take home or to add to our display. We are looking to partner with grief networks to provide additional support. Please get in touch if you'd like to be involved.
Love Joe and Willow
A parking space for our car
Access to a plug socket
Two chairs
An hour in the space beforehand to set up, and at least 30 minutes afterwards
to pack away
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the 'performance' yesterday -
it was absolutely superb. You are both incredibly talented and the play
is so powerful. I really hope we can help you to bring its important
message to a wider audience."
Lou Page, celebrant, after a rehearsed reading
COMING SOON
childrenstheatre@reallybigpants.co.uk