Sonia Chapman is crowdfunding
Weʼre raising £500 to fundraise for Afloat Theatre to document an educational piece about seeking asylum
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Afloat is a theatre for social change performance, following the journey of an English family seeking asylum in a fictional place.
We are currently fundraising for additional project funds to cover the cost of a videographer to document the Afloat theatre project, to increase our chances of applying successfully for future funding. 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.
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.
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.
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Laura
May 5, 2024
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May 5, 2024
CHOC FUDGEGood work, Sonia!!
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Sonia Chapman
Sonia is a freelance producer with a passion for mental health themed, community driven and immersive theatre.