Tears of Joy

Tears of Joy explores a multi-discipline and abstract storytelling of a mother, a daughter and a grandmother as they navigate grief, motherhood and intergenerational care. This evocative, visually rich piece contains ebbs and flows that unfold largely around a bathtub.

‘Scoop her up, tuck her in, hold her hand and I put her in my pocket’

Written with expression of care and support through a struggling mother, daughter and grandmother and their endless intergenerational giving. It touches on my own experiences of intergenerational living across 3 generations, caring for elder family members and the importance of negotiating independence during these moments.

It is lyrical and poetic and contains ebbs and flows like the sea. This work explores non-traditional theatrical forms.

This piece is also for those who have loved and lost.

"There were many tender, lump-in-the-throat moments" -Audience member

"A beautifully tender and powerfully eerie reflection of the pains and bonds between generations of women" - Audience member

Writer: Nia Powell

Director: Paloma Oakenfold

Cast: Nia Powell & Joanne Rogers

Voiceover Actor: Jenny Coverack

Music/Tech: Louie Marlow

Dramaturgs to date: Rachel Fenn/Audrey Thayer

Date & Time: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October @5pm

Running Time:  60mins

Content warnings: Age 16+ Depression, grief and mental health

Latecomers may not be admitted. ​Ticket purchases are non refundable.

Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.

The Bread & Roses Theatre receives n