The Big House is supporting young people with updated production: The Ballad of Corona V
Hattie Fisk
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
In a comical but angry satire reflecting on the pandemic, The Big House unites professional actors with care-leavers in updated and remixed versions of their highly-praised show: The Ballad of Corona V.
The Big House – a charity helping care-leaders through theatre and long-term support – have brought back The Ballad of Corona V. The plot focuses on COVID-19 in London 2021 and is written by Children’s BAFTA award-winner David Watson. The production is also directed by The Big House’s artistic director Maggie Norris.
The ensemble of care-leavers and at-risk young people will also work with The Big House on essential life-skills, before joining professional actors to perform in the show.
Director Maggie Norris said: ‘Never have the voices of our young people been so critical, yet they are hugely at risk of not being heard. The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all in different ways and we are not "all in this together". We will be addressing the harsh reality of what has happened in this pandemic to some of the city's most marginalised young people.’
A care-leaver from The Big House said, ‘[At The Big House] I feel like I've sky rocketed! I've learnt so much and now I'm able to look after myself much better. All the skills have helped me so much - The Big House never fails!’
Another care-leaver from The Big House added, ‘Working at The Big House has given me more motivation to understand my craft as an actor and know what I am bringing to the table. I have a better understanding of my value and know I’m not in this process alone. I have more of a support system now and if I’m unsure then I have people I can reach out to.’
The 90-minute-long show will take place at The Big House, London, until 26 June. Tickets are £25, and concession prices are available.
For more information on The Big House or to buy a ticket visit their website.