Scarborough - Coast

Seven and A Half Years - The Shakespeare Gallery and Studios

Dates:
Fri 12 Jun 2026 5:45 PM - Mon 15 Jun 2026 7:30 PM

About Seven and A Half Years - The Shakespeare Gallery and Studios

Seven and A Half Years is deeply autobiographical, charting a life shaped by early brilliance, profound responsibility, devastating illness and a hard-won return to creativity. Yet what could have felt heavy or overly earnest is instead moving, intimate and - surprisingly - uplifting. It is a powerful blend of songs, dialogue and soundscapes.

A sudden and unexplained breakdown left Mark with tinnitus, insomnia and muteness. For seven years, he lived in near-total isolation, spending up to 23 hours a day in silence. Survival itself felt uncertain. And yet, this is ultimately a story of return.

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Friday 12 June 5:45pm – 6:45pm Standard: £10.00 Concession: £8.00 Book Now
Monday 15 June 7:30pm – 8:30pm Standard: £10.00 Concession: £8.00 Book Now

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