Daylight Sessions Theatre: Unstoppable - 5 December

About the Show:

Ethan and Stella have been best friends ever since the post-it note incident at work. Now Ethan’s got a new job halfway across the world and Stella has a burning question that can’t wait. One that might change everything, forever.

Unstoppable is a funny, inventive new play about the kind of future we want and how we can shape it. A love story between friends has consequences that resound across multiple possible futures, from seed libraries to concrete-smashing parties, real democracy to treetop saunas. Exploring tipping points, in human lives and the earth’s living systems, the play takes inspiration from climate and systems science, revealing how we all have the power to build radical hope in a time of crisis.

Come see this work-in-progress version of the show and help us develop the play with your feedback and ideas.

Audience feedback:

“Thought provoking, funny, activating, (a chance to) feel part of something GOOD”

“The first show I’ve seen about climate change (and our future) that actually has some answers and positive ways to make the world better”

“It’s about showing up in whatever way we can, even in the face of the unknown”

About the playwright:

Hannah Mulder is a writer, director and mother living in Devon. She is Artistic Director of brand new theatre company MakeShift and an Associate Artist at Exeter Northcott.

About Daylight Sessions:

Daylight Sessions are relaxed matinees where everyone, including children of all ages are welcome too. In this parent-friendly edition we expect babies and toddlers to make some noise. We understand you may need to come/go to change a nappy or a walk about.  Daylight Sessions shows have reduced amplification and raised lighting so you can move around the space. You are able to come and go as you need. There are mats and toys for the children to play, a baby change in the space and a buggy park outside the Rougemont Room. Please feel empowered to breast, chest or bottle-feed. More about our parent-friendly principles and practice.

Content warning:

The age guidance for this show is 12+ but for this special Daylight Sessions edition the age restriction is lifted to ensure parents are able to attend. Please note the content warnings below and do get in touch if you have any questions.

Themes: The show includes a storyline about a couple questioning whether to have a baby, in light of the climate crisis and deals with issues around what a range of futures might look like as well as how we can co-create thriving and just ones.

Adult Language: There is strong language used throughout the show

Raised Voices: Two characters who are friends have a disagreement

Headsets:

We will offer wireless headsets to the audience, supporting adult to hear the action even if there is some noise in the room, and children will also be able to listen to a music channel suitable for early years. The use of headsets is optional.

About the Listening Space:

A supportive space to come together, decompress and share any feelings in response to the issues in the show. Held by counsellor and eco-therapist Lucy Isherwood.  Everyone welcome

Credits:

Writer/Director: Hannah Mulder

Dramaturg: Rachael Walsh

Design: Rebecca Wood

Lighting: Joe Price

Sound: Dave Price

Unstoppable is co-produced by Fern Culture, in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre, Libraries Unlimited and Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre.

Daylight Sessions is produced by Lizzy Humber (The Daylight Collective)

Unstoppable is supported by Arts Council England

Audience Image: Daylight Sessions (Tempo Media)