Theatre (new writing,drama)
Modelled on a contemporary reimagining of Ken Loach and Jeremy Sandford’s seminal film Cathy Come Home, which first screened in 1966, causing national public outrage, Cardboard Citizens’ critically acclaimed production Cathy, makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut following a sell-out UK tour.
Directed by Adrian Jackson, the new play continues Cardboard Citizens’ exploration of the state of housing and homelessness and looks how life might be for a Cathy today. Cathy was researched in partnership with Shelter and is based on true stories, providing a timely reflection of the social and personal impact of spiralling housing costs, gentrification and the challenges of a lack of truly affordable housing told through the relationship between a mother and daughter as they battle against poverty and to keep a roof over their heads.
Fringe audiences will be encouraged to take action after each performance with a short Legislative Theatre section in which audiences will be given a chance to voice their opinion, take action, express their views and contribute to the proposal of new housing laws.
Cathy has been longlisted for an Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award and is very much set to showcase the power of theatre to effect real positive change.
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/cathy
15:30. 1 hour 30 minutes. Suitability: 14+ (Restriction)
