Have you tried yoga?
Real, raw stories from the disabled/chronically ill community and plenty of suppressed anger. Exploring what it means to be disabled when surrounded by echoing platitudes, empty gestures and wannabe heroes.
"A compelling show that strikes hard at the communal heart: it is a performance which even may begin a new chapter in social policy...Rachel successfully turns insight and real life experience into provocative theatre" - Weekend Notes Melbourne
"Entertaining, intellectually stimulating, and socially significant...you will laugh, groan, and cry - often all in the same breath" - What Did She Think
"Illuminating and engaging" - The Blurb
NOTE: The only Auslan Interpreted performance is March 8th
Presented by: Rachel Edmonds
Rachel (Rae) is an artist with a disability whose talents include acting, writing and theatre making. Graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Acting from the National Theatre Drama School in 2016 alongside Martin, Rachel's credits include assistant directing 'Asylum' (Directed by Catherine Holder) and the Melbourne development season of 'Have you tried yoga?' (Owl and Cat Theatre). You'll also find Rachel's writing in publications including Australian Poetry Journal and Voiceworks. Rachel is a passionate advocate for authentic representation and opportunities in the arts for creatives with disabilities. 'Have you tried yoga?' is the result of interviews and submissions from the public alongside involuntary immersive research. Martin has been a asset throughout the development process.
Mental health and suicide mentioned