Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be born into a country where your safety was at risk?

Afloat is a theatre for social change performance, following the journey of two English citizens seeking asylum in a fictional place, fighting for their lives as the dream to make Britain Great turns into a living nightmare.

Two performances at Liverpool Lighthouse:

Friday 21st June at 1:30pm  

Saturday 22nd June at 7:30pm 

Afloat brings to the stage powerful real-life stories of asylum seekers, inviting the audience to step into their shoes and confront the daily struggles and challenges faced with every step. By experiencing their journey firsthand, we aim to foster a deeper sense of empathy and compassion for those navigating the asylum process.

Following the performance, engage in a thought-provoking post-show discussion led by Asylum Link, where we’ll open up a dialogue to explore how we can collectively support asylum seekers in our communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly impactful—a journey of hope, humanity, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Join us on 21st and 22nd June 2024 and together, let’s navigate towards a brighter future.

Age recommendation: 15+     (We request that under 18s are accompanied by an adult)

Accessibility: Liverpool Lighthouse is a wheelchair accessible venue. We will offer a pre-show sensory Touch Tour of the set, props and costumes, including an explanation of the sountrack and how it links to the story. To find out more or to register for the Touch Tour, please email: phoebemcsweeney@hotmail.co.uk .

Please note that this performance contains reference to themes that some audience may find upsetting, including reference to death and experiences of war.

Members of Asylum Link have been empowered through training in all aspects of devising theatre, collaborating alongside industry professionals to bring this production to life. Together, they’ve crafted a performance that not only educates audiences on the asylum process but also highlights the importance of community cohesion and the transformative power of the arts. ‘Afloat’ is a response to the long term barriers asylum seekers face and theatre for change was recognised as an outlet allowing service users to articulate their voices alongside learning and fulfilling long term life goals.

Asylum Link is an organisation dedicated to helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees, offering a warm welcome, friendship and a place to belong. Their vision is to build a society where Asylum Seekers are accepted, understood and welcomed, for the benefit of the whole community. Asylum Link offers a wide range of services, including drop-in and appointments for specialist activities.

We are currently fundraising for additional project funds to cover the cost of a videographer to document Afloat, and anything raised beyond this will go directly to Asylum Link to help them continue to provide resources and support, such as a food bank, courses, one-to-one support, in-house projects.

You can donate to Asylum Link whilst registering for tickets or via our justgiving fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Afloattheatrefundraiser