Bernadette and Other Teenage Folk Tales at Fenton Town Hall
Bernadette and Other Teenage Folk Tales is a surreal exploration of adolescence, folklore, and the stories we tell to survive the dark corners of growing up. Spoken word, movement, live music and animation combine to create new worlds where the boundaries between myth
and reality blur.
Written by Florence Espeut-Nickless, Bernadette and Other Teenage Folk Tales invites the audience to step into a world where folklore is not just fantasy, but a necessity in the face of an uncertain future. The show includes three original stories, which will be performed immersively around an epic set design by April Dalton, original music composed by Paul Rogerson and live music from the company.
The production is a collaboration between Stoke-on-Trent based arts organisation Restoke, a team of independent creatives from across the UK, and the talented young people of the Power Project Company – a company of 14 teenagers, aged 13–17 from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. The production will be running at Fenton Town Hall.
Cast
From Power Project Company – a company of 14 teenagers, aged 13–17 from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
Creative Team (Restoke)
Written by Florence Espeut-Nickless
Co-created with The Power Project Company
Artistic Director – Clare Reynolds
Composer & Technical Director – Paul Rogerson
Producer – Sarah Richardson
Company Manager – Georgina Clare
How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets are priced at £15 with concessions tickets priced at £5 (for teenagers or low-income attendees). The show has a running time of approx. 1 hour and audience will move during the performance and may be required to stand in parts, but there will always be a seat available if you need one!
Saturday 4pm show will be BSL interpreted.
How do I book tickets to watch Bernadette and Other Teenage Folk Tales?
Tickets are now on sale and available from Restoke or by calling 01782 656272. Wheelchair spaces include a free companion ticket. Age guidance 12+
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The show will be opening on Thursday, 20 March and will run until Sunday, 23 March 2025. The shows will be at 7pm each evening with a matinee show at 4pm on the Saturday.
Where is Fenton Town Hall?
Fenton Town Hall
Albert Square, Fenton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 3AF
01782 656272
info@restoke.org.uk
About The Power Project
The Power Project started in February 2024 to build a company of young people interested in creating and performing in a new show. Through workshops in schools, holiday projects and weekly sessions the company now consists of 14 young people aged 13-17 from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. This show has been devised with the company, created from their ideas and working alongside a team of professional artists. This is Restoke’s first show with a young company!
About Restoke
Restoke put the people of Stoke-on-Trent at the heart of creative adventures. We make performances, plan events and run workshops alongside people who may not usually meet, forming new bonds of friendship, understanding and solidarity in the city.
Tips / Information
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The cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks and snacks an hour before the show start time and at the end located on the ground floor.
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Wheelchair spaces include a free companion ticket
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Free parking is available on Baker Street and Gimson Street which run down either side of the Town Hall. There is also a pay and display car park on Baker Street.
- There is a disabled parking bay on Gimson Street opposite the flat entrance to the Town Hall. As they currently do not have a permanent ramp through the main doors, please let them know in advance if you require access.
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There is baby changing facilities on both the ground floor and first floor toilets. The first floor toilets are all gender neutral.
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Photo Credit: Restoke
