Every Move You Make explores the issue of abusive relationships among young people. First produced in 2011, it was written in consultation with the NSPCC, Youth Action Northern Ireland and pupils from Oakgrove Integrated College. The play toured to secondary-level schools and theatres in Northern Ireland. Each performance was followed by a panel discussion with representatives from NSPCC, Youth Action Northern Ireland, Women's Aid, and the actor, writer and director.
This publication is part of a series of plays that address social issues and aim to make a social impact. Other plays in the series and by the same author are: Don't Say A Word - a play about domestic violence; See No Evil - a portrayal of elder abuse; A Wee Taste - a play on underage drinking. Each publication includes a lesson / workshop plan that can be used with groups to explore the issues through drama.
Plays for Social Impact will interest anyone interested in theatre and social issues including theatre lovers, teachers, drama students, social work students, pastoral teachers, social workers, community activists, policy makers and the general public.
'Every Move You Make was a very moving piece of theatre. The aim is to disturb and that was achieved fully. None watching this play would ever again be victim to such abuse having witnessed a relay of classic symptoms. All deserve praise for this slick pared presentation, which moves as quickly and as subtly as that of the insidious abuse portrayed.' Imelda Foley, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
'Every Move You Make has greatly helped us with our personal development work. As part of the curriculum, we look at factors that contribute to a healthy relationship. This will help pupils cope with the emotions involved.' Fionnvola McCaul, St Joseph's Boys' School, Derry
'From a professional viewpoint it was great for me to see first-hand how drama can be used in such a powerful way to get those really strong messages across to our young people. The way Every Move You Make was delivered was fantastic and it was great to see the reaction of the girls.'
Fiona Crossan, NSPCC
- ISBN13 9781916445338
- Publish Date 7 September 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS
- Format Paperback
- Pages 35
- Language English