In February 2013 we presented a week run of our outreach script Palestine Monologues at New Vic College, in Newham for thousands of students. Cast includes: Eleanor Barr, Anil Kumar and Fanos Xenofos. Film design by Callum Cooper and Ana Tiqua

For more information on the script, or if you are thinking of organising a similar event for another school/community click here

The feedback we have had from staff and students has been phenomenal. We felt as a piece of drama it skilfully brought together the testimonies and words of real people, but still held together as an excellent piece of drama.

As for the content, we felt this was a humanised and balanced perspective that didn’t ignore any aspects and began to consider how a conflict like this might take place. Many staff and students have commented on how this has challenged their views and led to a much better understanding of both the true politics of the conflict and the human rights aspects.

Paddy Salter, Welfare and Guidance Manager, NewVic College

iceandfire work with young people, in schools, colleges and community settings across the UK to deepen their understanding of our work and develop personal engagement with the stories that we tell.

We create plays specifically for younger audiences, with Separated and Bind seen by over 5000 students in schools across London. We also deliver a range of Education workshops, based on our Actors for Human Rights scripts tailoring, to suit the needs of each group.

“The whole experience proved a very positive one for our students and the students took a lot out of it. This was in terms of the messages about the plight of asylum seekers as well as the process of making theatre. The students loved it and really enjoyed exploring the play in more depth.”

Richard Demby, Whalley Range High School

For more information or to requests workshop outlines contact Regional Director Sue Buchan: actorsnorth@iceandfire.co.uk

iceandfire delivers a range of Education workshops, based on our Actors for Human Rights scripts tailoring these to suit the needs of each group.

“The feedback from the young people was phenomenal and many misconceptions were addressed. We had a full house with only one absence and they all really enjoyed the session.”

Ash Ali, Hassockfield Youth Prison, Durham.

“This whole choice began with her mum and my mum. When I was a baby. But this isn’t about me. It’s about Lilli.”

Exploring the links between human rights and the hotly contested MMR debate, Bind poses the question, ‘What duties does an individual have to their community?’

Year 11. GCSEs. Then what? Daniel’s from London (but his dad’s from Ghana), Amanullah’s from Afghanistan (but he lives in London). They’re both 15 and that’s where the similarity ends. Or is it? Once they start putting things together they realise that just because they’re not the same doesn’t mean they’re different.

iceandfire’s first play for young people, Separated, emerged from a series of drama workshops run with young refugees and unaccompanied minors.

Listen to Me, Photo by Chloe Hall

True stories from marginalised children around the world.

In collaboration with Save the Children and Every Child, iceandfire has created a testimony- based script exploring the impacts of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on children and young people around the world.

N.B. As this script is performed by nine young actors, it is not available upon request through Actors for Human Rights. The script is available to anyone who would like to use it via the link on the right. However, if your organisation can afford to pay for a performance, please get in touch.