Windchimes

Swinging in from the South West, writer-actor CJ Smith brings Windchimes to the Canal Cafe Theatre: an intimate, solo dramedy. What does life want from you? What’s your purpose? What now? As Son grapples with vulnerability following his suicide attempt, he is left with unanswered questions. Isolated from his family and surrounded by his friends’ toxic banter, he returns to his family home in an attempt to find his place in the world. But when he forms an emotional bond with his mother’s wind chimes, Son is forced to navigate his past and confront the fear that it has irrevocably altered him. Can he reach the other side of grief? Is he ready to heal? What do these windchimes want from him? Delivered through fast-paced multirolling and sharp comedic timing, this story of reconnection is a reminder that no one must face their struggles alone. Windchimes challenges the perception of masculinity and encourages young men to open up and talk about their troubles. Praised as an ‘unforgettable theatrical experience’ (Plymouth Theatre Review) and hailed by audiences as ‘heartbreakingly funny’ and ‘thought-provoking’ (The Barbican Theatre), this show will have you crying from laughter and then crying some more.

Company

CJ Smith

Venue

Canal Cafe Theatre

Ages

16 and over