HEAL There’s Beauty in the Struggle | A Moving Theatrical Experience in Liverpool

Author/Editor Maria Anna Furman

Liverpool is preparing for an event that leaves no audience member indifferent. The performance “HEAL. There’s Beauty in the Struggle” is a deeply emotional story about inner conflict, growing up, pain, and the process of healing, both the kind that is visible and the kind that takes place quietly, in silence.

The production was created in collaboration with 20 Stories High Community Company, renowned for its bold, socially engaged theatre projects developed alongside young people. The performance forms part of the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebrations, adding a symbolic and emotional dimension.

On stage, the audience is invited into the world of a young person grappling with personal demons, pressure, fear, and a sense of disorientation. It is a story about fragility, but also about the strength that emerges in moments of difficulty. The creators do not shy away from challenging themes; on the contrary, they confront them with honesty and without pathos, giving voice to experiences that are often pushed to the margins.

The play was written and directed by Paislie Reid, in collaboration with the 20 Stories High Community Company, resulting in a production that pulses with authenticity and emotional truth. This is a theatre that feels close to the audience, rooted in real experiences, dialogue, and an intense connection with viewers.

The event is presented with the support of LIPA, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, an institution that has supported the development of performing arts and young talent for many years. The performance is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over and addresses themes relevant to both young people and adults.

“HEAL. There’s Beauty in the Struggle” is an invitation to reflect on personal experiences, on empathy, and on how much beauty can be found in the process of emerging from crisis.

The performance will be staged on 12, 13 and 14 February 2026, with tickets available online via TicketSource.

👉 Event details and tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/20storieshigh

This production is for those who seek in theatre not only form, but above all, truth, courage, and emotional depth.

Author/Editor maria Anna Furman