ALRIGHT MATE? FESTIVAL
This Movember, the Alright Mate? Festival is bringing people together through a programme of creative and social events exploring men’s mental health and wellbeing.
Come along, try something new, meet people, have a laugh, and be part of the conversation in real life.
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Many men don't seek help or share their mental health struggles with friends and family. This is especially true in rural areas like Devon, where accessing support can be challenging. Stigma and a lack of awareness about available services only compound the issue. At Alright Mate? CIC, we've found a unique approach to breaking the silence. We believe that creative activities can create space for open and honest conversations.
“Being involved in this makes me feel a bit more like I’m part of a community. I’ve been struggling to break out of that feeling of being cut off from people. It’s made me so much more aware of that need and ways to deal with it.”
Jest for Men
A six-week comedy course for men in Devon, led by Angie Belcher and culminating in a joyful live performance at The Bootlegger, using stand-up as a tool for confidence, connection, and wellbeing.
Blind Spot
Created through a series of interviews with men living in Devon, this show uses humour to explore some of the roadblocks men face when trying to open up about their feelings.
Invisible Dads
1 in 10 men experience mental health problems when they become a dad. Although widespread, it's an issue that remains veiled in silence and stigma often making it difficult for dads to express their struggles.
One Conversation at a Time
What if you could do something creative in your local barbershop or pub, a place where you go regularly, meet a bunch of guys, learn something new and see where the conversation takes you?
Cracking
A play by Cally Hayes. Cracking takes an intimate look at parenthood from a father’s perspective.
Surviving Suicide
The reasons for suicide are varied and complex but we need to keep creating spaces where conversations can take place so no one has to struggle alone.
