'No Goodbyes' production at the Waterside Theatre

HANDFUL Productions is to stage the acclaimed suicide awareness play, 'No Goodbyes,' at the Waterside Theatre at 1.30pm on Tuesday October 12.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Sep 2010, 14:32 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2010, 12:24 BST

The performance is being supported by the Big Lottery Fund and is free of charge. It runs for approximately 40 minutes, so pupils may return to school in time for their regular buses. Complementary matinee sears are available for schools and youth groups, and to book either call the Waterside Theatre on 028 7131 4000 or email [email protected], or Felicity McCall

07866 555722 or email [email protected].

'No Goodbyes' is a performance piece which was commissioned by Steer Ireland and devised by the writer Felicity McCall, working with survivors of suicide and people bereaved by suicide.

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It is directed by Bernie Mahon of Postscript Productions and aims to encourage open and honest debate on suicide awareness in a supportive and safe atmosphere. It gives a voice to those who previously did not have one and feedback has shown it has been instrumental in identifying people at risk of self harm /suicide, whether through depression, substance abuse, social factors including unemployment and poverty, or a combination of these.

It aims to encourage debate among pupils, teachers, youth workers and parents' groups in particular about how best to respond to the growing problem of low self esteem and lack of self worth among young adult males in particular and how best to respond to their needs. It also addresses issues raised by death by suicide in a community, school, family, or peer group.