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LUNA is a theatre group bringing together women from all over the world, who have survived forced displacement and gender based violence and are seeking refuge in the UK. It is delivered by Feedback Theatre in partnership with MamaSuze and supported by Old Diorama Arts Centre and New Diorama Theatre.
Our artistic process is based on co-creation and shared leadership to centre and elevate women’s voices, foster talent, realise potential and advocate for change through shared artistic endeavour. The group decided how to define themselves, beside the labels imposed to them and created their own manifesto to guide the process:
"We are a group of diverse women.
We are a foundation for each other to lean on.
We are courageous, explorers, fierce, powerful, creative women.
We are inclusive.
We believe in raising our voices for the voiceless
We believe in unity and individuality.
We believe women are dedicated, resilient, beautiful and loving.
Women are leaders.
We want to empower other women to be independent and free
To value and respect themselves
We want to feel our power and know our worth."
"We are a group of diverse women.
We are a foundation for each other to lean on.
We are courageous, explorers, fierce, powerful, creative women.
We are inclusive.
We believe in raising our voices for the voiceless
We believe in unity and individuality.
We believe women are dedicated, resilient, beautiful and loving.
Women are leaders.
We want to empower other women to be independent and free
To value and respect themselves
We want to feel our power and know our worth."
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"So, you think it’s a piece of cake?" is LUNA's first piece. It explores notions of power, control, and care and the struggles and joy of creating our own path in life. It addresses the cruelty and confusion of the Asylum System and the consequences of hostile policies on people seeking refuge. It celebrates friendship and compassion. Devised by the Luna group and performed at the New Diorama Theatre in 2022 and for Refugee Week 2023.
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Our short film "I am Home", explores the delicate ritual of building a home within ourselves (currently in postproduction)
Our new piece "Just for one day" is currently in development and will be performed at the end of 2025. |
Creative direction: Debora Minà & Annabel Rook
Creative Evaluation: Mita Pujara
Project Coordinator: Batseba Tesfaye
Collaborators: Vanessa C.Browne, Shamuna Rahman, Becky Oldfield, Lydia Barton-Lovett, Simona Ilincariu, Bonita Charles, Nina Feldman, Kesha Krutskih, Frankie Roberts, Rachel-Leah Hosker.
We would like to shout out the names of all the wonderful women of Luna that are the real creative force of it, but for safety and legal reasons connected to their status we cannot.
Partners: St. Margaret's House, Solace Women’s Aid, The Medaille Trust, The Helen Bamber Foundation, Ella’s Home, The Maya Centre.
Creative Evaluation: Mita Pujara
Project Coordinator: Batseba Tesfaye
Collaborators: Vanessa C.Browne, Shamuna Rahman, Becky Oldfield, Lydia Barton-Lovett, Simona Ilincariu, Bonita Charles, Nina Feldman, Kesha Krutskih, Frankie Roberts, Rachel-Leah Hosker.
We would like to shout out the names of all the wonderful women of Luna that are the real creative force of it, but for safety and legal reasons connected to their status we cannot.
Partners: St. Margaret's House, Solace Women’s Aid, The Medaille Trust, The Helen Bamber Foundation, Ella’s Home, The Maya Centre.
Photos by Christian Sinibaldi
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And with the generous support of Maya Spiers and JunoNuno