Award-winning Young Everyman Playhouse in Liverpool will break boundaries this spring by creating what it claims is the UK’s first carbon neutral play.
The production, The Environmentalists, tells the story of the environment and their concerns for its future in their own words. The play runs at the Everyman from March 2 to 5.
YEP has had success in the past tackling key issues. Last year, their production Until They Kick Us Out shone a light on the political system through the prism of young people, inspiring one of their cohort to become the youngest person to stand as a candidate in the 2015 General Election.
As well as tackling the issues of climate change, The Environmentalists will bring attention to the impact our daily lives have on the environment by creating "the UK’s first carbon neutral play". To do this, the stage, costumes and props will all be recycled from previous productions and LED lighting will be used to minimise the carbon footprint of the play.
Audiences will be encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport or join one of the walking buses laid on by the theatre.