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He didn’t make the deadline for the group one so he’s got one all of his own...  My Journey with connections: First to the last 2015 - Hacktavists - Ben Ockrent, Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Bottle Green 2016 - Eclipse - Simone Armitage - Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Dark Blue 2017 - Three - Harriet Braun - Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Cranberry 2018 - Cease-fire babies - Fiona Doyle - West Yorkshire Play House, Leeds - National theatre, London, Stone grey 2019 - Chaos - Laura Lomas - Theatre Royal, York. Light Pink/Nude There you have it 5 years of connections plays all the way from 2015. 5 shows, 5 hoodies, 5 different theatres and 5 completely different but amazingly talented casts. I write the same thing every year about the experience and process about National Theatre Connections and why people should sign up. However looking back each year has given completely different outlooks towards contemporary theatre. Each time I think ti myself surely I can’t be pushed

A final word from a simply excellent Connections cast... Connections 2019 has been my first Connections experience and wow,, what a treat. Chaos is the most beautiful play and despite confusion at the start, we carved an intricate path through the script. There will never be a time, when I’m not in awe of the talent displayed by the cast and crew and I felt beyond honoured to act alongside them. Through this production, I have been braver and bolder with my choices, not only as an actor but as a person. I’ve made friends, learnt new character skills and become a more confident person, in the big wide world. To everyone that came to see Chaos, thank you; without you, we would be a bunch of young people shouted beautiful things to some empty chairs. To everyone who worked backstage; thank you, you brought our play to life in such a brilliant way. And finally to the cast, thank you for helping me reach my potential and having such a supportive and kind environment - y’ll lovely. – Chlo