The Christmas Got Forgot was a pantomime devised and performed by a group of 11 men at HMP Springhill in December 2022.
Led by a creative team of two directors, writer Martha Watson Allpress and
designer Lauren Connolly (RSC, Casio, Sky, Leicester Curve) the group worked together for four weeks to create a show for families from scratch.
In continued collaboration with the Irene Taylor Trust, they performed four times to an audience that totalled 150 people, including their own children, families, other residents, officers and other industry guests.
I could never have imagined the effort we’ve all put in, the dedication, the motivation. Anything can be achieved when you put your mind to it. When I speak to family members, they can’t believe I’m doing this. This is something I will always remember. Wonderful. Wonderful.
Performer
Theatre and films from Kestrel.