How To Save The Planet When You’re A Young Carer And Broke at Northern Stage

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Lavisha has 99 problems, but climate change aint one.Lavisha is busy. School work and caring for Mum are her priorities. Period. Of course, she cares about the planet but from where shes standing it seems like posh people have got that one covered.However, when she lands at a new school young climate change activist Avril is keen to recruit her to the cause, but what do you do when you cant afford solar panels on your house and cant skip school to attend a protest?Theres never enough time when youre having to choose between steak dinners and vegan food bank vouchers, staying home for evening face mask rituals and wanting to save the world before its too late.Lavisha reckons posh people are going to save the planet but new mate Avril makes her wonder if she could join the fight.Written by award-winning Nessah Muthy and directed by Stef ODriscoll How To Save The Planet When Youre A Young Carer and Broke peeks into the life of a young working-class carer having to make decisions between life-saving responsibilities at home and being dedicated to save the planet in times of climate emergency.Expect a refreshingly loud solo show with loads of fun, music, raw emotions and the rush of taking climate-positive actions into your own hands.