Shauna and Robbie are expecting... different things. Shauna expects motherhood won’t be easy. Robbie can’t wait to be a dad. Then she arrives.
Encountering financial difficulties alongside the arrival of baby Aisling and the barriers Shauna faces, Robbie spirals. Can Shauna and Robbie adjust their expectations and find a way back to one another?
Break down barriers with c21 Theatre Company in an accessible new show as Shauna and Robbie plunge into parenthood. Will they sink or swim?
This play explores experiences unique to d/Deaf and hearing couples in a series of interweaving monologues and duologues in both English and sign language. It was created as part of Northern Ireland’s inaugural Deaf Arts Festival at The MAC and developed in collaboration with d/Deaf artist Paula Clarke. It was written by Belfast playwright Charis McRoberts and directed by Stephen Kelly.
Content warnings include anxiety attacks and postnatal depression.
Please note: This performance will be BSL interpreted.
Terms and conditions
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
- Please be advised that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
60 mins
£8.50
Suitable for ages 14+
Getting to Expecting by c21 Theatre Company
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Studio 1A
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Bangor
BT20 4JP
United Kingdom