On Ya Bike!
A play we created in the summer of 2024 about cycling, active travel and how small changes can have a wheelie big impact. Commissioned by Travel West Midlands, as part of their wider programme Cycle for Everyone, the programme looks at the barriers people have towards cycling and encourages people to think about active travel.
With humour, heart and honesty, On Ya Bike! brings voices from the community to life, encouraging us all to think differently about how we move through our cities. Followed by a friendly discussion.
The play was developed through research with women living in North Solihull. The show then toured to community venues in North Solihull.
On Ya Bike 2025!
On Ya Bike returns this summer coming to Birmingham Settlement’s Neighbourhood Futures Festival at 11:45am Saturday 28 June 2025 . Free to attend you can find out more information about this performance and the festival in general here.
Original Cast & Creative Team
Written by Adaya Henry (based on devising sessions with Vicky Pritchard and Jo Gleave)
Performed by Dayna Bateman and Vicky Pritchard.
Directed by Jo Gleave.
Podcast
You can now listen to On Ya Bike as a podcast.
Podcast Credits
Performed by Dayna Bateman, Quennie Alexa Lim and Adaya Henry
Directed by Jo Gleave
Podcast recorded and edited by Birmingham Podcast Studio.
Want to book a On Ya Bike! Performance?
If you are running an event or community group then a performance of On Ya Bike! could be an ideal addition to engage your attendees. Over our 40 plus years we have found theatre is an effective way of presenting complex ideas and issues in an accessible and entertaining format. If you would like to get a quote for a performance or discuss how we could work with you email info@womenandtheatre.co.uk or call 0121 449 7117. More information about shows available for booking can be found here.
