Presented by Ad Infinitum
An autobiographical story of love, loss and resilience.
Faced with the task of clearing his mum’s council flat days after her death, Kirris sets up a podcast studio in his childhood home, recording the story of his life before he has to leave for good.
Weaving memories, music and fragments from his journal, he brings to life the experiences that have shaped him, confronting identity, grief and the lifelong struggle with systemic racism.
At the heart of the show is his fiercely optimistic mum, whose love, humour and creativity continue to guide him.
With original music, raw vulnerability and powerful storytelling, Pieces of My Life is a deeply human exploration of defiance, family and home.
Written and performed by TV and theatre actor Kirris Riviere (Hollyoaks, The Sandman) and produced by award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum (Last Rites, Beautiful Evil Things).
- RUNNING TIME55 minutes
- AGE RECOMMENDATION12+
- TICKETS£14 | £12
- VENUESpielman Theatre
Times: 2:30pm and 8pm
Ticket Price:
Standard: £14 Concession £12
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Content Warning:
Contains themes of racism against black people, racial abuse, and mental health challenges. Contains strong language including very strong racist and homophobic slurs.
The performance on Friday 11th September will be BSL interpreted by Sherrie Eugene-Hart.
After the show on Friday 11th, join artist, presenter and BSL consultant David Ellington as he hosts a post-show discussion with the show’s writer and performer Kirris Riviere.Together, Kirris and David will reflect on the show’s themes, explore its origins, and discuss the journey of bringing this deeply personal story to the stage.
The discussion will be in spoken English and BSL and will last approximately 20 minutes. BSL interpreters for the discussion are Julie Doyle and Jackie Griffiths.
