Bringing to life the dilemmas and uncertainty experienced by family members in the face of their loved one’s struggle with addiction, through dramatic monologue, autobiography and poetry. This presentation shows the ways addiction reaches into and disrupts the lives of all those related to the addicted person, who may be their child, parent, sibling, partner.
Sources range from Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch and footballer Peter Shilton’s wife Steph. As well as current auto-fiction writers Julie Myerson and Douglas Stuart, 20th century autobiographical writer Caitlin Thomas, wife of poet Dylan Thomas, & earlier classical authors such as Anne Brontë.
Post show Q&A, with time for discussion of the issues raised and to consider how the creative arts can be used to publicise the plight of the family affected by alcohol, drug, gambling and other addictions.
Addiction–It’s a Family Matter. Who Cares? is a collaboration between psychologist Jim Orford & poet/writer Christine Hollywood.
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible ToiletStep-free Access This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Content Warnings:
Audience Interaction Strong Language References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Mental Illness References to Suicide/Self Harm Depictions and references to ViolenceAdditional Content Warning: The material presented will be personally relevant to some members of the audience and may be experienced as upsetting. This will be acknowledged by the presenters. Half the event time is set aside for Q&A and discussion. and information will be made available about sources of help for anyone who may be looking for it. One of us (Professor Orford) has had many years' experience of working in the field of addiction and the family.
Assistance Dogs Welcome 
Wheelchair Accessible 
Accessible Toilet 
Step-free Access This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Audience Interaction 
Strong Language 
References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse 
References to Mental Illness 
References to Suicide/Self Harm 
Depictions and references to Violence Additional Content Warning: 
