Carrieanne Vivianette introduces a new theatre piece from CVIVArts exploring desire, societal rejection, and resilience against a backdrop of the COVID pandemic.

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the relationship between desire and desires not being fulfilled.

We have always experienced wanting things we cannot have, day-to-day, but perhaps now our desires are stronger and the lack of fulfilment is even more apparent? So, we are all plunged into facing further challenge, finding methods to a life of satisfaction and a rhythm with contemporary society.

People of Leeds – do you know an Uber driver? A butcher? A watchmaker? How about a stockbroker? A factory worker? A philosopher? An ICU nurse?

Transform are seeking Leeds workers to be part of an extraordinary event that will create a portrait of the city, this October.

Each person will be invited to work a shift on stage at Leeds Playhouse – and be paid for their time. They’ll demonstrate what they do and respond to questions about their work and lives.