An intimate and immersive dinner-party performance, Slow Cooked Stories is a unique blend of storytelling, local heritage, and live cooking.

 

Developed initially with the Malvern community and now touring nationally, Strange Futures gathers heartfelt stories from local residents and serves these narratives around a shared table, accompanied by food prepared by professional chefs.

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This captivating show celebrates the diversity, heritage, and experiences within communities, uniting audiences through shared tastes and tales. With evocative storytelling, humour, and delicious food inspired by community recipes, Slow Cooked Stories creates temporary communities and lasting memories at every performance.

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The show is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a communal eating interval, and is suitable for ages 12 and above.

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Creative Team:

• Created by: Strange Futures

• Directed by: Jane George

• Written and Performed by: Jane George, Matthew Simmonds, William Moore, Alex Lake, Mollie Guilfoyle, Margaret Adkins, Eliza Ann

• Head Chef: Ian ‘Dee’ Davidson

• Chef's Assistant: Caitlin Morgan

• Technical and Lighting Design: Pete Coxhead

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With special thanks to support from People's Postcode Lottery Trust, Arts Council England, The Elmley Foundation, Dartington Arts, Devon Community Foundation, and all the community organisations and individuals who have shared their stories.