certain curtain theatre company
Claire Moore and John Woudberg, co-founded Certain Curtain Theatre Company, a
professional touring theatre company specialising in new writing, in May 1989.
Since 1995 they have been at the forefront of using dynamic original theatre to
explore domestic abuse and its impact on women and children. They have performed
across the Uk and Internationally. As well as live performances - their award
winning work has now been developed into CPD accredited training packages –
centred around their dynamic original stage plays and delivered in online
webinars.
* MOCKINGBIRD HIGH
[https://cctheatre.co.uk/domestic-violence-drama/mockingbird-high/] - is a
compelling and lyrical account of the
devastating impact of domestic abuse on two teenage children and their
mother. Exploring the so-called ‘cycle of violence’, safeguarding, sexual
bullying, patterns of abusive behaviour and the long-term impact on children.
An essential experience for anyone working in the field of safeguarding
children.
* LADY IN RED [https://cctheatre.co.uk/domestic-violence-drama/lady-in-red/] -
the definitive coercive control drama explores one woman's attempts to leave
an abusive relationship. Power and control, physical, emotional and
psychological abuse, fear of the unknown and “Why doesn’t she leave?” are
just some of the issues raised in this contemporary look at domestic
violence.
* LIFE SENTENCE
[https://cctheatre.co.uk/domestic-violence-drama/life-sentence/] - explores
the aftermath of an attempted domestic homicide - This short sharp solo
drama, based on real events, looks at the development of an abusive
relationship and how ‘the system’ can let victims down. It explores the
aftermath of an attempted domestic violence murder, raising awareness of
serious cases, the need for a workplace DV strategy, stalking, legal and
medical issues and how workplace practice can better support victims.
Each CPD accredited session includes a screening of the play with
additional interactive training elements – quiz on the scale and prevalence
of domestic abuse, tailored discussion, pdf information pack and 3 CPD points
per student.
