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Barrowland Ballet: Chunky Jewellery

Sat 26 Sep 2026 Multiple times

Two friends, one year, two births, a death, 18 bursts of laughter, 34,000 tears (each), and one piece of chunky jewellery.

It was a year to forget, but instead Natasha and Jude co-created an epic autobiographical show with Ben Duke (Olivier Nominated / Lost Dog).

Combining a potent patchwork of theatre, dance, comedy, and self penned and borrowed songs, Chunky Jewellery tells the story of two single mothers navigating life, death and everything in-between. An honest and raw account of sisterhood and solidarity in grief, survival with courage and resilience...making a life from the fragments of their dreams and their kids’ musical instruments.

Hailed as ‘Relatable and moving - a winning piece of autobiographical dance-theatre.’ ★★★★ (The Times), These uncompromising and formidable performers deliver an unflinchingly human and life-affirming piece of theatre.

 

Reviews

★★★★★ “Truly one of the best pieces of theatre I’ve seen” - Young Perspective
★★★★ “Genuinely moving and life affirming” - The Herald
★★★★ “Genius throughout” - British Theatre Guide
★★★★★ “Heart-warming joy and poignant.” - Young Perspective
★★★★ “Feisty, funny energy” - The Herald
★★★★ “Fun, laughter and the tears of these two very special storytellers” - British
Theatre Guide 

Additional Information

  • Age Recommendation: 14+
  • Runtime: 1hr 5 mins
  • Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes.
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Credits

Co-created and performed by Jude Williams and Natasha Gilmore
Co-created and Directed by Ben Duke
Associate Director – Vicki Manderson
Composer - Davey Anderson with original songs by Jude Williams
Set and Costume Designer – Shizuka Hariu
Lighting Designer – Elle Taylor
Produced by Barrowland Ballet – Sarah Imaki, Nicola Denman, Jo Walmsley
Production Manager - Elle Taylor

Trailer: Daryl Cockburn

Production Photos: Brian Hartley

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