Northern Rascals explore mental health, adolescence and change in Sunny Side.
Renowned dance-theatre company Northern Rascals are taking their raw and emotional show Sunny Side on a UK tour this Spring. The Yorkshire-based company will seamlessly combine theatre, contemporary dance and spoken word to explore the modern young male experience and the struggles many men face from adolescent to adulthood. Touring in partnership with Andy’s Man Club, a men’s suicide prevention charity, this deeply moving show will raise awareness of the often-overlooked mental health crisis affecting young people across the UK.
Sunny Side centres around K as he navigates the tumultuous adolescent journey whilst combatting his personal and social development after the world has been on pause. Set in an unspecified Northern English town, K is increasingly losing his sense of identity and lacks emotional support in the once familiar world around him. In this ever-changing and uncertain environment, in a last attempt to understand and reconnect, he revisits the pivotal moments of his life but is left paralysed at the prospect of a future where his voice can’t be heard.
Where do young men stand in a world that seems to have no place for them?
Four years in the making, this powerful show delves into the very real mental health epidemic in the UK. Sunny Side was developed using the real-life experiences of over 1,420 young people aged 14 – 30-years-old across the UK. The show tackles sensitive issues surrounding mental health using multiple disciplines to form an accurate portrayal of the modern youth experience.
Sunny Side opens conversations around these prevalent problems and encourages people to raise awareness and reach out for support.
Cast: Soul Roberts (he/him) Sophie Thomas (she/her) Ed Mitchell (he/him).
Listings
Sunny Side: 8th April 2025
The Place, 17 Duke’s Road, London WC1H 9PY
Tickets: £20 - BOOK NOW
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