SEE NO EVIL

First produced in 2008, See No Evil looks at the issue of elder abuse. It illustrates the subtle dynamic that exists between the victim and the perpetrator and the difficulties in recognising this kind of abuse. The play was developed in consultation with Age Concern Derry and the Western Health and Social Services Board. In 2016 See No Evil was adapted by Sken:nen A''Onsonton, an organisation that works with First Nations people on the Kahnawake Reservation in Quebec, Canada. The play was adapted with their elders so that it would relate to their community as part of their Alternative Dispute Resolution Programme. This publication is part of a series of plays that address social issues and aim to make a social impact. Other plays in the series and by the same author are: Don''t Say A Word - a play about domestic violence; A Wee Taste - a play on underage drinking; Every Move You Make - a drama on abusive relationships among young people. Each publication includes a lesson / workshop plan that can be used with groups to explore the issues through drama. Plays for Social Impact will interest anyone interested in theatre and social issues including theatre lovers, teachers, drama students, social work students, pastoral teachers, social workers, community activists, policy makers and the general public. ''See No Evil was excellent, the actors were terrific. It has opened the eyes of some staff to the reality that this sort of abuse can happen very easily. A very powerful piece of drama that makes you think.'' Christine O''Kane, Project Co-ordinator, U3A Foyle ''The play was excellent; it explored the issues of abuse in a very clear manner. It caused great discussion among teams therefore raising awareness and looking at how better we can deal with abused older people.'' Geraldine Hillick, Assistant Director, Western Health and Social Care Trust ''An entertaining, informative, funny yet disturbing and challenging performance.'' John McQuaide, Co-ordinator, HND Health and Social Care, North West Regional College See more