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Sisters, Seagulls and Send Offs

A moving exploration of grief, loss and the importance of talking about death. (50 minutes)

Inspired by real-life experiences, Sisters, Seagulls and Send Offs explores the emotional realities of death, dying and bereavement through the story of two sisters as they navigate loss, family relationships and the many different ways people experience and express grief.

Balancing humour with honesty, the performance encourages audiences to reflect on the importance of open conversations, advance care planning and compassionate support. By exploring the barriers that often prevent us from talking about death and dying, it creates a safe and engaging space to consider one of life’s most universal yet challenging experiences.

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Learning Outcomes

The performance supports audiences to:

  • Explore the emotional impact of grief, loss and bereavement.
  • Encourage open conversations about death, dying and end-of-life choices.
  • Develop greater understanding of the diverse ways people experience and express grief.
  • Promote compassionate, person-centred approaches to supporting individuals and families.
  • Increase confidence in discussing sensitive topics with empathy and understanding.

Where It Works

Death, dying and bereavement events · Dying Matters Awareness Week · Hospices and palliative care services · Bereavement education and staff training · Universities and healthcare education · Conferences and professional study days

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What People Say

“This beautifully crafted drama provided a perfect balance between humour and sadness and demonstrated skilful sensitivity to the subject of grief.”

Audience member
Storyhouse, Chester

“Effortless rapport between the actors and audience as two sisters clear the family home, gently negotiating their family narratives of loss, love and change. A delight.”

Professor Peter Harrop

“A very thought provoking and well thought out piece.”

Alex Comiskey
NHS England

“Tender and humorous. Thank you for helping us open up conversations.”

Kathy Rogers
Senior Lecturer, UWE Bristol

“It was an amazingly powerful performance, thank you.”

Dr Brian Nyatanga
Centre for Palliative Care, University of Worcester

“It provoked thoughts and confidence to talk about death and planning for it. So moving, funny and real. It makes the conversation easy to approach and think about.”

Audience member, Making Space conference

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