This is how we survive: Will Small weaves his powerful performance poetry and thoughtful storytelling around three portraits of human survival.
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- Apr 15
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Event description
This is How We Survive invites the audience into an immersive exploration of human resilience, integrating short cinematic pieces, immersive sound design and poetic storytelling. Will Small weaves his powerful performance poetry and thoughtful storytelling around three portraits of human survival: Helen, who grew up without a mother, and became a midwife, supporting mothers and babies in the earliest moments of survival and strength represented by the space of birth. Rob, a Gomeroi man who survived a fatal car accident at 15 years old and knows what it means to ‘be survival’ as part of the oldest surviving culture on earth. Roje, who lived in a refugee camp between the ages of 4 and 12 before arriving in Newcastle and eventually becoming a registered nurse. As a whole, This is How We Survive explores human resilience across time, cultures and geographies, providing a powerful reminder of the strength and persistence humans are capable of, even when faced with significant adversity.
This special showing ofThis is How We Survive will also feature live poetry from Gomeroi poet Rob Waters, the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam National Champion.
This is a free event, thanks to funding from the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (The PHN).
Learn more at https://www.thisishowwesurvive.com.au
Meet the host Will!
Will is the founder & director of Lead By Story.
Will is a poet & a storyteller who uses words to help people. Along with his team, Will produces films and other media for social impact.
Will also facilitates sessions to help teams' self-awareness, resilience & creative leadership.
Click below to find out more about Lead By Story
This event is held at The Base Health, 3 Tudor Street Newcastle West.
If you or someone you know would like to hold an event with us, please send an email via our contact form or email kate.wilson@thebasehealth.com.au
