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Stroke survivors set to inspire

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A new play at Newcastle Theatre Company (NTC) will explore the critical moments after stroke recovery when survivors find the power to redefine themselves.

In July, ABC’s Compass program aired an intimate and emotionally honest drama of 10 stroke survivors talking about their real-life experiences of living through a stroke and its aftermath.

Their stories were woven into a script, helped along by Sydney-based director and playwright Linden Wilkinson, and My Mind’s I was born.

The show was performed in January to new stroke inpatients going through rehabilitation.

The ensemble’s intention with the play reflected their own stroke journeys: “If we had known then what we know now, ‘then’ wouldn’t have been so bad.”

Performing My Mind’s I was so satisfying that the stroke ensemble stayed together.

Now, with the guidance and playmaking finesse of Newcastle’s Emma Wood, they have written Turning Points, which will premiere at NTC’s venue (90 De Vitre Street, Lambton) on Sunday 24 November at 2pm.

It dances through the day to day challenges of living with brain injury – the funny and not so funny aspects of placing one foot in front of the other.

Turning Points also features the reflections of loved ones who care for stroke survivors and face their own river of challenges.

Sadly, one of the original ensemble, Brian Lowe, passed away in September.

The ensemble pays a touching tribute to Brian during their performance.

Following Turning Points, there will be a musical performance by the Conservatorium Brainwaves Choir, directed by Bernadette Matthias.

The stroke ensemble project has been supported by Hunter Community Stroke Team; Hunter New England Local Health District; Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI); The University of Newcastle; Conservatorium Brainwaves Choir; Newcastle Theatre Company; and Chris and Shirley Piggott.

Turning Points will go for one hour.

Adults are $10 and children are free.

Tickets are available at the door.

For more information, visit www.newcastletheatrecompany.com.au or phone the theatre on 4952 4958.

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