Post-Show Talk
In response to Reasons to Stay Alive, mental health campaigner Jon Salmon will host an informal discussion exploring the relationship between the arts and mental health.
He will be joined by members of the cast, plus two Bristol based creatives working to encourage conversation and break down stigma around mental health, Ben Akers and Cai Burton.
The talk will follow the 2 Oct 7.30pm performance of Reasons to Stay Alive and there is no extra charge to ticket holders.
Jon Salmon is a mental health campaigner knows the importance of speaking openly, creating better mental health awareness and how talking can not only reduce the stigma but save lives. Jon is also an award-winning executive producer and a pioneer of live video streaming from some of the world's largest music festivals. Jon first spoke out about his own mental health alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a launch event for the Heads Together campaign. Find out more about Jon here.
Cai Burton is an Artist and Creative Producer and is one of the Directors of Freedom of Mind. In his own practice, he hopes to use art and illustration to encourage mindfulness by spreading creativity across the city. Every year, the Freedom of Mind Festival aims to open up discussion about mental health through proactive and positive events creating conversation, education and change.
Ben Akers is a multi-award winning film maker, problem solver, mental health campaigner and father of 3. He is the Director of SteveDocumentary.com Co-Founder of Talk Club and Goodfest Cornwall (amongst other things).