The Worst Team Talk Ever Provides A Humorous Insight Into Mental Fitness
A new solo theatre show engages through humour to reduce stigma and promote conversations about mental fitness.
Jack’s Ashes was developed in consultation with professional sports bodies and mental health charities, and is presented as a team talk delivered direct to the audience, who play the part of the hapless and harangued team.
Richly entertaining and informative, this compelling and heartfelt show is performed by comedy veteran and television allrounder Tim Marriott, who starred in all 52 episodes of the 1990s BBC One comedy sitcom The Brittas Empire.
The show will appeal to cricket fans, however no knowledge of the game is necessary to appreciate the show, as it will resonate with anyone striving to achieve excellence in their chosen field. The play uses humour to consider a serious message of mental fitness, the power of community and the benefits of open, honest conversations.
It was co-written by Matt Banes, a former professional cricketer with Durham MCCU and Kent County Cricket Club and features recorded contributions from the cricketing world including David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Jack’s Ashes was developed with support from Arts Council England and is presented in partnership with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association.
Jack’s Ashes comes to The Swallow Theatre near Whithorn on Thursday 10 July at 7.30pm and Friday 11 July at 2.30pm.
The show lasts 70 minutes and is recommended for age 12+. Tickets are £15.00 and can be bought online at https://swallowtheatre.co.uk/
