Just as the bride’s family and friends discuss their hopes and fears for the marriage in the third scene, we explored our own hopes and fears for the community of Broughton, particularly the issues of division and unity.
An area that has seen a rapid change in its cultural make-up, with large Czech and Polish communities moving into what has been a predominantly White working class neighbourhood, there has been much tension and hostility. Our community volunteers expressed a wish for people to see past their differences and to work together to create a better place for all to live…
…on stage we see a mother and a daughter, a father and a son, both families from different cultural backgrounds. The young couple are clearly reaching out for each other, but are held back by their parents’ strong sense of cultural identity and desire to see their children grow up in their own mould. The ribbons entwine together to create a shared sense of hope for the future…
…in the final section of this scene the mothers are left alone on stage as they are not allowed to attend the wedding ceremony. This is represented by a solo dance choreographed by Elly Beamen-Brinklow exploring feelings of emptiness and fear.
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