The Telephone Theatre
‘You Don’t Know Me But…’
Stute Theatre and B Arts Present The Telephone Theatre ‘You Don’t Know Me But…’ Created as part of B-Arts CARE: R&D Programme, this is a live audio experience, written and performed by Sophia Hatfield and directed by Gwenda Hughes.
This live audio show toured during AUTUMN 2020, supported by Arts Council England and B Arts and in Spring 2021 with Artsreach Dorset.
The show is 20 minutes long and is performed live over the phone to one audience member at a time. Audience members hear the performance from the comfort and safety of home.
For further details and future bookings email Sophia@stutetheatre.co.uk
Tour Dates
We are not currently touring. In you are interested in booking a performance on behalf of a venue or arts organisation, please get in touch.
Created as part of B-Arts CARE: R&D Programme, this telephone play is inspired by real memories and interviews from a care home in Stoke- on-Trent and tells the hidden stories of care across generations. The play celebrates the dedication and spirit of workers and residents in care homes across the UK.
This live audio play is an intimate one-woman show performed live over the phone, giving audience members a unique and moving theatre experience in their own homes at a time when live theatre performance is less accessible.
The performance has been created following an in-depth period of research and development with B- Arts. A series of interviews, conversations and memory box activities have uncovered real stories of care from staff and residents at a private care home in Stoke-on-Trent. Whilst the story is fictional, the themes and issues faced by the characters in the piece are based on real conversations with real people.
During a hugely challenging time for care workers and staff, this show sheds a light on the real value of care in society and gives voice to hidden stories.
This artwork was designed by artist James Fox Neville, and incorporates 9 quotes taken directly from residents about what care means to them. The posters were also printed and given as a thank you gift to staff and residents at the home.
