Since 2003, Spaniel In The Works has specialised in creating high impact performances on complex and difficult subjects including domestic abuse, psychosis, substance misuse and neglect.
These performances are commissioned by organisations such Hull Youth Justice Board, Reading Borough Council and Royal College of Nursing.
The scripts are throughly researched and are then verified by experts from the commissioning body or independently.
The aim is to create an accurate and as real portrayal of the circumstances surrounding the issue as possible and to provide audiences with the opportunity to witness "cases" in a safe environment.
For more information on these and other performances and the costs please download the following brochure or click on the relevant picture.
Conference
Performances
Training events brochure.pdf
Based on the experiences of 6 young people from Crewe, Waiting To be Saved, explores the issues behind the term “neglected childrenâ€.
The performance explores what it is like to be neglected, how this neglect is shown in day to day life, the difficulties of telling people about neglect and how children in these situations often find themselves unable to cope and are desperately “waiting to be savedâ€.
First performed for Crewe LSCB conference.
“"Emotional, startling and real.†"
Crewe Conference Delegate
Solo Performance - £ 350.00
(Costs exclude travel, overnight accommodation and any venue costs)
Steven is 15. He has grown up witnessing domestic abuse in his home. As he has got older the abuse has escalated. How has this affected his own thinking and behaviour?
Safe As Houses explores the effects of domestic abuse on young people. The 45 minute performance substance misuse by young people in families experiencing domestic abuse, changes in behaviour, the guilt young people feel and their need to protect the family, bullying and victim roles taken on by the young person
“"Brilliantly acted - a great insight into thoughts and feelingsâ€"
Youth Offending Worker
No-one Cares is a 45 minute performance exploring the issues around what are classed as risky behaviours.
On the surface some people could say that 15 year old Jake is out of control, taking drugs, engaging in sexual experiences but what has influenced his life and made him engage in these risky behaviours and how will he cope with the news that his girlfriend is pregnant.
First performed for Reading Borough Council
"“Skilfully exposes the complexities of the issue.â€"
Drugs Worker
Michael is a college student who doesn’t understand the rules of relationships. His infatuation with a girl called Jill starts to move into dangerous territory as he stalks her and pursues her using any means possible.
Playing The Game focuses on stalking and harassment from the perpetrators point of view. It explores the complexities of the moral maze in which stalkers live in a powerful and surprising way.
First performed for Bromley LSCB conference, From The Edge is a 45 minute performance which looks at the issues surrounding bullies and their victims.
It looks at homophobic and rascist bullying exploring the issues behind what makes young people bullies and victims.
“"Looks at all the issues and concerns in a powerful way.†"
Bromley Conference Delegate
David is 15 and his parents cannot understand his erratic behaviour. They think that he could be on drugs. Or are his paranoia, mood swings and irrational behaviour symptoms of mental illness?
Is It Me? examines the confusion and stress that families can face when an adolescent is experiencing mental illness with potentially fatal consequences.
This 30 minute performance was specially commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing Young People and Mental Health Forum.
“"An emotional performance highlighting the problems for young people with psychotic behaviours.â€" Doctor - Belfast conference
3 Person Performance
- £ 800.00
Lucy Bryant was 10 years old when her father killed her. She never knew the reason and wants to know:
Developed in conjunction with Hull Youth Justice Board, Listen To Me! is a 45 minute performance which explores the answers to Lucy's questions. It focuses on the harsh realities of domestic abuse, and how it can lead to the murder of a child.
"Powerful and accurate portrayal of how the legal system can let victims down."
Magistrate - Hull Conference
(Costs exclude travel, overnight accommodation
and any venue costs)
Created in conjunction with H.O.P.E. training from Leicester for a conference at the Police Training College, Family, Duty, Honour is a 45 minute performance which explores the complex issue of forced marriage.
The performance follows Maya as she tries to live a “normal†life, whilst being pressured and forced to marry. When she rejects the groom the family’s loss of honour leads to a violent conclusion.
"An emotional performance which fully outlined the issues"â€
Police Officer – - Leicester Conference
4 Person Performance - £ 1000.00
Spaniel In The Works Theatre Co. Ltd, 10, Belmont Road, Stroud, GL5 1HH Contact info: Tel:01453 751823 Mob: 0794 1284878 Mail:info_spanielworks.co.uk
Spaniel In The Works Theatre Co. Ltd is a registered comapny limited by guarantee. Company No. 5877885
