Interactive performances allowing participants and the audience to share stories about death and the grieving process continues to make an impact in Sheffield. 

Research group, Lab4Living has collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University’s theatre department to put on an interactive performance covering the issue of death.

The performance is one of many going on, featuring nine speeches from those who have lost a loved one.

It gave the audience time to reflect and discuss the show afterwards.

Sheffield Hallam University’s Theatre Director, Ashley Barnes said: “There’s this background with theatre focusing on death, it’s not about that. It’s about authentic stories and people sharing their own story in their own way.”

We spoke to the performers and organisers to learn more about the event and it’s impact…