CLEAR - Men's Talk
Established in 2018, Men’s Talk is CLEAR’s creative advocacy project for men who have experienced mental health issues; using applied theatre and film making to enable the men to gain confidence, develop new skills and create original material; with the aim of reducing stigma, encouraging men to talk about their mental health and enabling change.
Men's Talk - Applied Theatre
Weekly skills sessions: comprising light exercise, breathing techniques and confidence building, rehearsals/creating new work.
MT Digital- Film-making
Weekly sessions: comprising training - camera, post-production - individual and group projects, location shoots.
Project Lead: Stuart Hawkes
Contact: 07391 868752
- Age range:
- 18+
- Address:
- Lion Chambers, 32-34 John William St, Huddersfield HD1 1ES
- Intake location:
- Dewsbury
Contact
clear.huddersfield@inspirenorth.co.uk
Service Manager: Krista Bagnell
Ops Manager: Sharon Kumar-Sehdev
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Men’s Talk
"Men's Talk" a 35-minute performance created with and performed by men with lived experience of mental health issues.
Following a successful launch in March 2023 – the men have delivered over 30 performances to a wide range of audiences across the region. Venues have included theatres, universities, community venues, work-places and conferences.
"Men's Talk" requires a performance space of 5mx3m and an audience. Please note that the piece contains adult themes relating to suicide and self-harm.
For further information: stuart.hawkes@inspirenorth.co.uk
Men’s Talk Performances
Men’s Talk Digital (MT Digital)
This is CLEAR’s film-making project for men who have experienced mental health issues.
MT Digital uses digital media to create short films that aim to reduce stigma and encourage debate around men’s mental health and to signpost other men to local mental health services.
As well as making their own films – MT Digital undertakes commissioned work – providing services to third sector organisations, local authorities and the wider Inspire North group.
Supported by Creative Frame CIC – MT Digital provides participants with training, equipment and support.
Commissions have included Kirklees Council, Leeds Mind and Calderdale NHS.
“A week of your life that you won’t get back” – Client Information
“A week of your life that you won’t get back” is a week-long theatre project beginning the process of creating a new performance piece that will tour in the spring of 2026.
The piece will focus on men’s experiences of physical and mental health – exploring how one impacts on the other, what help and support they have had and what they need.
When?
Mon 20th- Fri 24th October
Where?
Proper Job Theatre, Top Floor, Byram Arcade, Huddersfield
What time?
10am-3pm each day
What will I be doing?
We start each day with a bit of gentle exercise, we’ll play some games, we’ll get to know each other, we’ll have a laugh…and a lunch break (food is not provided)
What if I’ve never done anything like this before?
It doesn’t matter, everyone is welcome…most of the men who have been involved had never been on stage before!
I’m not sure I want to go on stage!
At this stage there is no commitment to perform. “A week of your life that you won’t get back”, focusses on building your confidence and performance skills. It’s an opportunity for you to share your experiences and suggestions about how we make things better.
I’m not really sure that it’s for me?
Check out our web site - https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/our-services/get-help-and-support-page/mens-talk/
or our Facebook page to find out more - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082411594145
or give Stuart a call on 07391 868752 email stuart.hawkes@inspirenorth.co.uk
What if I can’t come every day?
Although you will benefit most from committing to the whole week, we understand that this might not be possible. Don’t let this stop you from giving it a go!
What if I don’t like it?
..it’s a week of your life that you won’t get back!
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