Project Description
Watch Online: For organisations working within the care system, please email info@openclasp.org.uk for info
“It made me smile and cry and restored faith in common humanity.” Audience feedback
Written by Catrina McHugh MBE
Directed by Laura Lindow
In co-creation with the women from Pause, North East
Lasagna shines a spotlight on the gap in services for women who have had multiple children removed, and it celebrates generosity, community and humanity.
Blue skies, night walks, school gates and a national lockdown. As the world slowed to a stop, two women stop and see each other and the shoes they step in.
“It gives an accurate representation of many women’s experiences…” Collaborator from Pause, North East
Lasagna asks for change, not only in provision, but it demands a system rethink and an end to violence against women and girls. Open Clasp was commissioned to work with women from Pause, North East. Lasagna was created during lockdown specifically to be shared with those involved in the care system.
Thanks to the women who trusted us with their stories. Thanks also to the staff at Pause and Barnardo’s and social workers, current and former.
Cast and Creative Team
Writer: Catrina McHugh MBE
Director: Laura Lindow
Sally: Beth Crame
Jane: Phillippa Wilson
Multi Camera Director and Editor: Katja Roberts
Set Designer: Verity Quinn
Lighting Designer: Sherry Coenen
Composer and Sound Designer: Roma Yagnik
Production/Stage Manager: Rachel Glover
Filmed by Meerkat Films
Production Photographer: Pictures by Bish
Workshop Support Facilitators: Zoe Lambert, Liv Hunt, Viktoria Kay, Jessica Johnson and Carly McConnell