The Mesothelioma UK Reseach Centre (MURC), based at Univeristy of Sheffield, recieved funding from the university for a play exploring the experiences of families living with mesothelioma.

In September, the play ‘Invisible Threads’ was premiered at the University’s Festival of the Mind. It was a great event which took place in the iconic stained glass and wood Spiegeltent. MURC were delighted to be joined by people living mesothelioma and their families, members of the public, and an amazing panel for the question and answer session including Brian Cassidy from the MURC patient and public involvement panel and Liz Darlison (Mesothelioma UK Chief Executive).

The play was developed by the theatre company, Dead Earnest and based on MURC research and conversations with mesothelioma families and professionals. MURC thanks everyone who shared their experience with Charlie, the Theatre Director. Dead Earnest gave an amazing performance which captured many shared experiences of mesothelioma.

MURC were delighted by the audience’s response and have received messages from people who saw their experiences echoed in the play.

Invisible Threads was recorded and can be viewed below.

MURC welcome any feedback about the play (both good and bad). Please email Sarah Hargreaves.