Bruiser in a Box is our annual tour of post-primary schools and community groups/venues across Northern Ireland. The Bruiser team will stage a professional production in your assembly hall, sports hall or community centre for as many people as you'd like to attend. This is the perfect opportunity for students studying Bruiser as a chosen practitioner, for live theatre evaluations without the hassle of visiting a venue, and to spark an interest in the performing arts amongst young people.
TOURING NI SEPTEMBER 2024
A performance of Wasted by Kat Woods at your school/community venue
A Post-Show Workshop or Q&A for up to 30 people
Digital resources on the production/issues addressed for follow-up work
Wasted, by award-winning playwright Kat Woods, is a socio-political play that explores themes of binge drinking and sexual assault. Join Oli, Emma, and their friends on a night out drinking, flirting, and clubbing. The morning after the night before ensues and any event can only be remembered through the blurry haze of a dubious hangover. Wasted illuminates that grey area in the sexual relationship after a few too many drinks. The characters are not sure what has happened; both suffering from post-alcoholic amnesia. They are both secure in the fact that sex happened but, where alcohol puts the female in a state unable- legally- to consent to sex, our characters continually ask 'what happened' as they are marched through the legal system.
We believe this powerful play has real potential for changing attitudes to alcohol, body image, and what consent means and, as such, is a must for young people who are proportionally more affected by these issues. We are committed to ensuring that Wasted is seen by as wide an audience as possible across Northern Ireland and as such we are contacting you regarding the possibility of presenting it at your centre, bringing a high-quality professional production to your doorstep - we can adapt to perform in almost any space - while raising awareness.
Due to the sensitive topics covered in the play, we advise an age rating of 16+ but we will tailor this to your expertise. We are partnering with Nexus NI and Ascert to maximise the positive social impact of the play, hoping that this performance (and the available post-performance Q&A) can spark a discussion and educate people on how to keep themselves and their peers safe.
We are excited to announce the return of Bruiser in a Box, our annual tour of schools/community groups across Northern Ireland, in 2025. While the show is yet to be announced, you can register your interest and be the first to find out more by completing this short form.
For any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email to our Education Officer: cheryl@bruisertheatrecompany.com
