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Alice Marshall: Parenthood’s Profound Impact on Creativity & Expression UoD CivicLAB [DBF 2026]

Derby TheatreDerby

12 November 2026 · 10:00

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Alice’s extensive research explores the profound ways in which parenthood transforms the creative process and artistic expression, both challenging and enriching them, uncovering the many myths of an artist-parent. She also looks at the ways that work and lift shift and change as parenthood is navigated. The interviewed artists add to the conversation on the balance between care and creation, gendered expectations, and the resilience required to sustain a creative career amidst the nappies and school runs. She also looks at the impact of infertility, baby loss, and choosing not to have a family – factors which contribute to the make- up of an artist and to their work.