Tomorrow Is Not Promised

Thursday, 22 February 2024 7:30 pm 19:30
Friday, 23 February 2024 7:30 pm 19:30

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Date: Thu 22nd - Fri 23rd Feb 2024
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Tickets: £12.50

A story of one woman’s journey from grief to hope.

Written and directed by Tian Glasgow, this new performance piece follows one woman’s journey from grief to hope. Incorporating live music and movement with a minimal set, Tomorrow Is Not Promised is a beautiful, engaging story about one woman’s journey from grief to hope.

Following an earthquake, a Black British woman awakes to find herself homeless and alone. Her house is destroyed, leaving only her front door. While deciding whether to rebuild or to start again, she encounters Suzanne who has suffered her own loss. The two embark on a journey to help others in the hope of finding healing for themselves.

A co-production between New Slang Productions, The Lowry and Sustained Theatre Up North.

Listen to Tian Glasgow discussing Tomorrow Is Not Promised on BBC Radio Manchester.

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About Tian Glasgow

Tian Glasgow (he/him) is a queer, cisgender Black man who grew up in London and has been based in Manchester since 2019. In 2011, he founded the theatre company New Slang Productions. A common thread that runs through Tian’s work is a concern with social issues such as race, class and how it affects communities.

Most recently, Tian has been awarded the STUN x Lowry Associate Artist award to create his new piece Tomorrow is Not Promised in 2021 and secured Arts Council support for its R&D process. This was fully staged with support of The Lowry and Arts Council in 2022 in the Aldridge studio. Since then it has had an exciting run in Underbelly Cowgate as a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023.

Outside this, Tian is a Senior Creative Producer of theatre, arts and music events. Previously working on Fertility Fest, Walthamstow Garden Party, The Sick of the Fringe: Care and Destruction Festival, Love Supreme and London Jazz Festival. He has also guest directed at ALRA, MMU and LIPA since 2020.

For 4 years, Tian has been the Manchester Programme Coordinator for Arts Emergency - a youth mentoring charity.

Website: newslangproductions.com
Instagram: @newslangprod
Twitter: @newslangprod

Photo Credit: Ryd Cook

A black woman lies on the floor, head turned to the side toward the viewer. In front of her, a string of lightbulbs illuminate the floor around her.

Photo credit: Ryd Cook

A black woman sits cross legged with her eyes closed. A string of light bulbs encircle the ground around her. Behind her, a door held up by strings has fallen onto the floor on one side.