This funding request relates to three proposals.
Firstly, our next performance at DunsPlayFest 2024 is entitled ‘Landscapes, people and place.’ The
landscapes might be physical, geographical, or emotional. We are seeking funding for the
publication of an anthology of the pieces to be performed. This will be available to the audience as
a memento that they can take away and reflect on at their leisure.
Secondly, we would like to produce a second anthology of other previously unpublished pieces that
might be of interest to the audience. These would be available for a small donation. We are looking
for funding to cover publication costs of 100 copies of each of these 36-page items.
Finally, growing research-based evidence illustrates the potential for writing to improve wellbeing.
Since the 1980s studies have been published which demonstrate that creative writing benefits
physical and emotional health. However, public performance is something the group still finds
challenging. We are looking for funding to engage a drama coach to provide support and guidance
through a series of three short two-hour workshops in the run up to our performance. Hopefully
this will give us the much-needed confidence we require and make our appearance at DunsPlayFest
May 2024 a success.
