Hard hitting play about deaths in prison comes to Lancaster’s The Dukes
An award winning play made with families who've experienced a death in prison comes to The Dukes Lancaster on Thursday, October 29V at 7pm.
Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. The families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons.
Gut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill.
Lyrically told in their own words, three families investigate what happened to their boys. What they discover is so haunting, it turns their world upside down.
Pushing the form of documentary theatre and dance, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG and originally developed with The North Wall.
The age guidance is 16 plus for this play.
The work addresses themes of self-harm, suicide, addiction, racism, child loss, and extreme violence.
It features vivid movements and descriptions that may distress audiences.
Strong language and strobe lighting are present.
A spokesman for The Dukes said: “Woodhill is likely to be a very challenging play to watch, particually if you are affected by any of the themes that it covers.
"It is a hard hitting peice of theatre and we therefore advise every audience member to familiarise themselves with the themes of the show, so you are as prepared as possible.”
Tickets are from £15 at https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/woodhill
There is a discount code for those working in the CJS and education industry - use DUKES10 at checkout for £10 tickets.
For schools, tickets are £8 plus one free teacher with every 10 pupils.
The play is recommended for Year 11, Sixth Form, and Post 16.
To make a school/group booking, email [email protected] or call the Box Office on 01524 598500.