We couldn't get more Norwich Central: Friday afternoon in St. Peter Mancroft Church

 


Actors Joanna Swan and Martin Kray performing the group-created audio drama - The Train.



Sue - Lived Experience Coordinator introducing us all and the Lived Experience Collective.



Rachel and Mel making the presentation.



The audience who turned out on a fine Friday afternoon were rivetted.



It was a very special event...thank you to St. Peter Mancroft Church...our actors and everyone who came. 

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