LIKE YESTERDAY
MOVEMENT, MEMORY, AND WELLBEING
Like Yesterday: Movement, Memory, and Wellbeing is a practice-led research project that explores the intricate tapestry of memory, movement, and personal narrative. Its lead researchers (James Hewison and Dr Dorothy Tse) are both based at Edge Hill University, UK and the project's participants will include members of the University of the Third Age (U3A), Aughton and Ormskirk, Lancs. The project draws on Hewison's research profile and professional expertise in choreography and autobiographical performance, and Tse's work in neuroscience, memory, and ageing.
Beginning with exploratory workshops and storytelling exercises, Like Yesterday explored and developed authentic movement responses to the participants' own lived experiences and memories of movement, and of being moved. Movement and memory are, therefore, both the theme and form of the investigation, and were celebrated in this context as affirmations of life, agency, and potency (Chalkin and Wengrower, 2015).
Participants' choreographic solos were recorded against a soundtrack that utilised their spoken narration of those movement memories, and this material became the basis of the film work that was the primary project outcome.
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The movie of this project is going to showcase at the British Neuroscience Association International Conference public engagement programme.
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Event Details
Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Venue: Outside Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head
Registration: Free to attend for all, no booking necessary
Audience: Adults and accompanied children.
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What's Happening?
Movie Showcase: Watch Like Yesterday: Movement, Memory, and Wellbeing, a film that explores the deep connection between movement, memory, and overall wellbeing.
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Memory Sharing: Listen to and share personal stories of fond memories that have shaped who we are.
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Interactive Activities: Enjoy games and activities designed to highlight the amazing functions of the brain and the art of remembering.
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Whether you're fascinated by the science of memory, love a good story, or simply want to connect with others over shared experiences, this event promises a blend of entertainment and enlightenment.
Come and join us on 26 April!
