There’s some comedy coming to the museum, as Manchester-based poet, performer and creative facilitator Skye Lilly takes over for an interactive spoken word performance.
The FOMO Show explores what it means to grow up in an increasingly connected, yet often disconnected, world. Through improv, storytelling, humour and a whole lot of heart, Skye invites audiences to think about the fear of missing out, our distracted minds and how we find our own sense of focus. For ages 16+*
Trained in clown and physical theatre, Skye's work blends bold storytelling with hard truths and plenty of humour. Their debut solo show won Best Spoken Word at this year's Buxton Fringe, and they've previously been published by Heroica and Young Identity.
The performance will be followed by a Q&A with experienced Buddhist practitioners and creative industry professionals, opening up a conversation about the pressures of social media, comparison and staying connected in modern life.
Together, we'll explore how it feels to watch others doing things we're not part of, how that affects us as creatives and members of our communities, and how we can feel more present in our own lives.
Grab a free ticket here to reserve your space
Come along, bring a drink and settle in for an evening of poetry, comedy and honest conversation.
When: Thursday 19th November,(doors at 6:45pm, show 7-8pm followed by a short break before the Q&A)
Where: The Unofficial Stretford Museum
*Trigger warning - the performance references to self harm, suicide, substance abuse and sexual assault
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