#97 The End of the Road Show - how the arts can support Advance Care Planning with Su Squire

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Su Squire. Su is a storyteller, poet, theatre-maker and Death Cafe facilitator. Her performance company, Off the Twig, creates work that encourages conversation and positive action around themes of death, dying and grief.

We explore the catalyst that led to Sue’s creative work and the impact that storytelling has on Advance Care Planning.

Key messages from our discussion

• We explore the personal bereavement that led Su  to create her storytelling work around death, dying and grief

• Su shares the audience who attend the End of The Road show describing how members of the public and healthcare professionals attend 

• The shows are formed from open invitations to talk about all things death related

• We talk about the power of storytelling in connecting humans and sharing experiences

• Su describes how people make pledges after attending the show

• Knowing What Matters Most to a person drives Advance Care Planning and can be explored through storytelling

Resource

• Find out more about Off the Twig 

• Access the Advance Care Planning conference we mention at the beginning of the podcast

Bio: 

Su Squire is a storyteller, poet, theatre-maker and Death Cafe facilitator. Her performance company, Off the Twig, creates work that encourages conversation and positive action around themes of death, dying and grief.