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Certain Curtain Theatre.
Preston’s longest running professional theatre company – Certain
Curtain Theatre – has won a major contract to tour the Falkland
Islands with one of their award winning plays: LADY IN RED.
Commissioned by the Royal Falkland Islands Police, the aim of the
tour is to raise awareness about domestic abuse as well as provide a
vital training opportunity for staff working in front line services.
Alex Douglas, Senior Constable for
the Royal Falkland Islands Police, explains: “This is part of a
bigger initiative that we are running in the Falkland Islands called
‘Know What’s Right’. We’re a tight knit community and we want
to give people the encouragement to speak up if they themselves need
help, or if they think there is a problem within their own immediate
circle. I’m delighted we have been able to secure Certain Curtain Theatre
for this invaluable work as their track record, expertise and
reputation made them an excellent choice.”
Certain
Curtain will fly out to the Islands in October to deliver four
performances and return in November. The play will be accompanied by
after-show discussion workshops to explore the wider issues, with
support services on hand to offer advice and information.
“Domestic violence is a global
problem. 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced either physical
and/or sexual intimate partner violence and yet it is grossly
under-reported. Theatre is a great way to raise awareness and
understanding.” says John Woudberg, writer and director. “LADY IN
RED explores one woman’s attempts to leave an abusive relationship
and helps audiences understand how difficult it can be to escape
domestic abuse.”
“As part of the deal we will be
filming a short scene so that we can reach the more rural parts of
the community via television” adds Clare Moore, who plays the lead
role. “It’s the first time that this type of theatre has been
performed in the Islands and we are over the moon to have been
chosen. We’ve performed in Europe before, but this will be the
further we have travelled and we are really excited about the tour. I
am hoping we can get to see some of the beautiful wildlife while we
are there too!”
The company will also be performing for the British Forces on the Island.
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