Cardboard Citizens

The banner was created by the company’s female members, who have experience of homelessness, alongside artist Natasha Cossey. Inspired by the Suffragettes, the group reflected on their experiences of solidarity, resistance and their heroines from whom they take strength. These stories are represented by the images and symbols on the banner. ‘Change HerStory’ pays homage to the strong women who have fought before us and is a provocation to consider what needs to change to improve opportunities for women now, and in the future.

“[This project] made people more confident in themselves, being able to be the woman they really want to be.”
Workshop participant

“[In making the banner] people had a lot of strong opinions- and when I say strong opinions, I mean that they spoke like leaders. And the group that I am working with right now- even with some of the individuals that may not believe that they have a voice, some of those voices came out quite strong today.”
Workshop participant

Cardboard Citizens is a theatre company and charity, making life-changing theatre with people affected by homelessness