Wasted - Bruiser Theatre Company - 2024

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Wasted
By Kat Woods

About The Play

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.

Age guidance: 16+ (strong language and potentially triggering content)

Trigger warnings: This production contains material of a highly sensitive nature including sexual assault, abuse, violence, mental illness/distress, drug/alcohol consumption/misuse, sexism and misogyny that may be triggering for some individuals. There will be discussions around the issue of sexual abuse and rape that some may find upsetting. Recommended support services include: Nexus, Ascert and Talk to Frank.

CAST

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Emma - Sharon Duffy

Sharon is an Actor from Derry. She was awarded a DADA scholarship and trained on the BA Acting course at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Upon graduation she performed in and around London, from Fringe Theatre venues to stints at The Arcola, Greenwich Theatre and The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton.


Sharon has just finished working at The Bristol Old Vic, developing a new musical. For the last few years Sharon has been working closely with The Playhouse in Derry where she originated the role of Elizabeth in 'The White Handkerchief' and Maureen in 'Beyond Belief: The Life and Mission of John and Pat Hume,' which received 5 stars from The Guardian. Sharon has recently wrapped on the 3rd series of 'Cyber Police' playing the female lead Carla Vizzotti, alongside working on an undisclosed Apple TV+ Series.

Other credits include 'The Appointment,' by BAFTA winning Out of Orbit Films, 'Beauty & The Beast' at The Waterfront Hall and 'WasteBusters' Lyric Theatre/ NI Tour. Sharon is an alumni of the Bruiser Graduate Academy and is so excited to work with Bruiser in a professional context.

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Oli - Warren McCook

Theatre credits include: OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME (Waterside Theatre); RAPUNZEL (GBL); ONE SATURDAY BEFORE THE WAR (Bright Umbrella); HUME: BEYOND BELIEF, THE 39 STEPS, THE WHITE HANDKERCHIEF (The Playhouse); NEW BEGINNINGS and WAR’S END (Blue Eagle Productions); TACTICS FOR TIME TRAVEL (TheatreofplucK); SLEEPY HOLLOW (Cre8 Theatre); JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (Hullabaloo) and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS LIVE (Five Dollar Shake Productions)

Screen credits include: THE GLENARMA TAPES - THE QUARRY (Village Films); HOPE STREET (BritBox - BBC - Long Story TV); CAN’T CRY (Haus Eight Film Productions) and THE WHITE HANDKERCHIEF: DOCUMENTARY (BBC)

Creative / Production

  • Lisa May - Director

  • Nuala Donnelly - Assistant Director

  • Lara Albergo - Producer

  • Rory Casey/Malcolm Smith - Production Manager

  • Jude Barriscale/Emma Gibson - Stage Manager

  • Eoin Robinson - Video Designer

  • Louise Dunne - Set & Costume Designer

  • James McFetridge - Lighting Designer

  • Garth McConaghie - Sound Designer

  • Kirsty Dunn - Assistant Producer

  • Peter Heenan - Production Support

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reviews

"The pace is full on, requiring stacks of kinetic energy and commitment from the word go." Alan Meban, Alan in Belfast
"This production by Bruiser Theatre Company is both entertaining and sobering.” Laura Caldwell, Pastie Bap
"It’s a vital and breathtaking piece of theatre, that years later still feels painfully relevant." Alan Meban, Alan in Belfast
"As impactful, emotive and provocative as ever with that signature Bruiser energy shining through.” Laura Caldwell, Pastie Bap
“Two supremely gifted actors faithfully serve life-changing writing and immerse themselves in flawless direction. Supremely supported by sound design and visual execution the result is a piece of work that can actually save lives." Dan Gordon

Supported By

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Arts Council Northern Ireland National Lottery

Supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

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Belfast City Council Cultural Multi-Annual Grants Scheme

This production has been supported by Belfast City Council through the Cultural Multi-Annual Grants scheme.

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Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

This production has been supported by the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland.

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The Paul Hamlyn Foundation

This productions touring to Vital Connect schools has been supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation. For more information Vital Connect, an innovate arts education project supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation, click here.

Partnerships

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ASCERT

ASCERT is a charity providing services across Northern Ireland that have been reducing alcohol and drug related harm in our communities since 1998.

They are committed to ensuring individuals, families, workforces and communities are supported in the most effective way to deal with the challenges they face.

On their website you will find lots of information and resources, you can contact them for support, training and find out how you can support their work.

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Nexus

Nexus provide support to anyone impacted by sexual abuse from age 8 and upwards. Anyone else impacted by abusive relationships/domestic abuse can access support via the 24/7 Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414 help@dsahelpline.org, or via dsahelpline.org.