Northern Partners

They locked him up. Today he must be heard. Step into the asylum room of poet John Clare as he sings for his freedom. This performance is his one chance to prove himself: to hold onto his name, his past and his sanity. But the recital unravels. Memories and demons swirl around. He’s racing to complete his greatest poem. And he needs your help. English folk and electronics collide in a close up experience where the audience becomes part of the story. A story about identity, the creative spirit and the fight for a voice.

Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Age category: 12+