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.
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Video Links and Further Information
Men's Talk - 10th September 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day
