Storied: Intergenerational workshops

Background image: an elderly person holds a shadow puppet horse up to a screen, a light comes from behind to light up the screen. A young person with a name tag stands off the the side of the elderly person.
Credit: Peter Mathew
An evolving community project

When and What

  • Now
  • Incursion

Summary

Impact

  • Designed to create genuine connection between isolated or vulnerable community members
  • Delivered in four diverse settings in 2023 and 2024

Description

Storied is an evolving project, re-designed in each iteration for the specific community group we’re working with.

The basic structure is simple: young people interview elders, their family members and each other to dig into life stories, dreams, memories and aspirations.

Pullout quote

The preparation was very thought out and therapeutic, and the show was incredibly beautiful and moving. There were many tears and many laughs from the audience!
– Staff member, Hobart Women’s Shelter 2024
an elderly person holds a shadow puppet horse up to a screen, a light comes from behind to light up the screen. A young person with a name tag stands off the the side of the elderly person.
Peter Mathew

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Partners

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