New year and a new Lysis project for Droichead
LOOKING ahead to the first two weeks of the new year and the Droichead Arts Centre will play host to a new project in association with First Fortnight, Ireland’s annual arts and mental health festival.
The local theatre has partnered with Upstate Theatre Project to present Lysis, a docudrama that traces the experiences of five individuals living with mental health issues in Ireland.
“We are delighted that we will be bringing the production on tour to the Project Arts Centre in Dublin and to the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, along with performances here in Drogheda,” says Carla Moran from the Droichead Arts Centre.
“Challenging mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action, the programme includes visual art, literature, spoken word, theatre, music, film, comedy, workshops and discussion.”
Based on the writings and testimonies of people living with mental health issues, Lysis is a docudrama that traces the experiences of five individuals.
Performed by talented local actors and perfomers Grainne Rafferty, Anthony Kinahan, Leah Rossiter, Niall O’Brien, Sarah Hope Guppy, Anne Nolan, there is limited availability, so booking is essential
This audio-visual installation is a forthright portrait of people side-lined by society through everyday stigma, prejudice and general ignorance toward mental health. Lysis journeys through psychosis and toward recovery, challenging for the right to be recognised beyond diagnoses.
Created by members of Shine, a mental health support group, it is described as a celebration of the genuine strength of human character.
Upstate Theatre Project and Droichead Arts Centre present Lysis locally from January 9th to January 11the at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.