our youth grows
First loves on benches; lying in grass as summer passes over; waiting for your mates in the park…
What do the outdoors mean when you’re old enough to explore the city on foot but too young to own your own space? And who are our parks and outdoor spaces really designed for?
An urgent three-part audio project taking us into a young person's landscape and exploring experiences of outdoor spaces in Stoke-on-Trent during 2020.
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Ian’s Story
A powerful true account by social activist Ian Ikeusan of an extraordinary moment in Hanley Park.
Kayleigh’s Story
A fictionalised drama inspired by the 'inbetweenness' of that time after school ends and before adult life begins.
Sam’s Story
A fictionalised drama exploring the relationship between young people and older people in our shared park spaces and the young experience of grief.
Commissioned by Urban Wilderness for Wastelands.
Credits:
Performers: Katie Cannon and Sam Deaville
Performer and Contributor: Ian Ikuesan
Kayleigh and Sam’s story written by: Kat Boon
Directed by: Kat Hughes
Sound Design: Adam Mcready
Composition: Matt Thomason
our youth grows was produced by Potboiler Theatre.
All images courtesy of Urban Wilderness.
