The Dukes in Lancaster is marking the first anniversary of Storm Desmond and its impact on local communities with After The Floods, a new production by Alternative Outcomes, The Dukes theatre company for people who have experienced homelessness.
After The Floods premières at The Dukes on 5 and 6 December before touring to Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe, Liverpool and Manchester.
With its familiarity of day-to-day hardships, members of Alternative Outcomes found themselves confidently coping with the challenges of the floods while providing support and assistance to others.
During the following week, they also noticed a change in attitudes as they became a part of the community through their shared experiences.