My Favourite Chair - GoFundMe

My Favourite Chair is a six-part comedic musical drama written by Many Selves, the creative name of Mark, and inspired by his own lived experience. It was driven by his diagnosis with stomach cancer, which led to his stomach being removed,.

Set in Great Yarmouth, it follows two couples through cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and everything that comes with it: the love, the heartbreak, the loss and the laughter. Through storytelling, music, humour and the arts, it explores cancer, bereavement, resilience, friendship and the power of community.

This isn’t a depressing story. It’s full of fun, with the slightly dark humour that life’s adventures sometimes call for. Mark is now facing his second cancer journey, which he laughingly describes as the opportunity for a sequel.

The production will be made locally, involving local actors, musicians, filmmakers, venues, the college and other community organisations, and local people. It aims to raise funds for Stand Up To Cancer and a local arts trust, and to leave a lasting legacy for the town. So many people are ready to offer more than money can buy, and celebrity endorsements will be announced shortly.

Already a YouTube film already shared with the public was made possible through the goodwill, enthusiasm and generosity of local people, who gave their time, talents and ideas because they believe this story is worth telling. Now there is an opportunity to take the next step. The GoFundMe appeal will pay for a “sizzle reel”, the short promotional film that is the industry’s standard way of attracting the funding to complete a production like this. Everyone who donates will be able to follow what their money achieves here on gyup.org.

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