CLASH! 2008

CLASH!’ is a high impact production tackling bullying and victimisation. This shows provides an important focus, for schools' anti-bullying campaigns. CLASH! allows schools to make a strong statement of non-tolerance towards bullying, while giving their students the chance to explore the issues, and the importance of their own role in combating it. CLASH!'s dual goal is awareness-raising and empowerment.

This production has attracted widespread acclaim during recent tours, from audiences, host venues and the media alike. In addition:

CLASH! can be performed twice in one day
• CLASH! raises key questions within the issues
• CLASH! is highly entertaining, as well as being powerful, evocative and thought provoking

About CLASH!

'Clash' is about people who suffer bullying becuase they are different. We see a wide range of bullying used including cyberbullying, violence, isolation and name calling. Tony gets it from all sides - and he's at the limits of his endurance. Why does he get picked on? How can he stop the beatings from the school bully Brandon? How can he tell people he's had enough? How is he going to face his new girlfriend? 'Clash' is a two-person play exploring the horrors of bullying and victimisation, and is aimed at young people between the ages of 9 to 18 years. It charts Tony's journey through reality and fantasy, as he searches for an end to the terror. This show is powerful, gritty with an element of humour and has a fusion of styles inlcuding song, dance and storytelling.

The Workshop

How can Tony liberate himself? The play offers no solutions. Instead we ask the audience to join us in exploring some of the paths that Tony can choose to take, and give them a chance to confront his situation creatively. The message that we are all responsible for the struggle against bullying is central.

The Film

This 40 minute film is a valuable tool for any PSHE lesson. In addition to showing some of the horrors of bullying, we are also given examples of how to deal with difficult situations, bullying statistics, interviews, follow-up work and a host of resources.

Feedback on Actionwork's anti-bullying shows

• “Fantastic performances and key messages in the workshops” Jackie Remnant, Peterborough City Council
• “Pupils were enthralled and were telling us about it at break time” Anne Greening, Stocks Green School
• “Very interactive, worked very well for our young people” Jane Marshall, Ashford School
• “Excellent programme, it was great that you reinforced good practices” Damni McCulloch, Christs Hospital School
• “Great participation with our students, they had a voice – keep up the good work. Thank you” Tracy Bowen, Ruskin Mill
• “Very good show and workshop, staff and pupils all very appreciative and enjoyed the whole experience” Andrea Rider, Cannock Chase High School
• “Really enjoyable, our girls responded well and were very engaged. This was an interesting take on bullying” Claire Howard, St Philomenas School
• “The performance was excellent and the students learnt a lot about how to deal with difficult bullying situations” Amanda Cottrill, Worle School
• “Approachable, friendly, child orientated and appealing to a young audience” C Switsur, St Faiths School
• “Actors were incredibly flexible and a pleasure to work with”. L Ward, Farlingaye High School
• “Great day, especially the workshop! Nicola Chambers, Priory School
• “It really made the students think about bullying and it’s effects”, M Enefer, Chichester School
• “Excellent balance of show and workshop” M Temple, Windlestone School
• “Brilliant – really enjoyed it and I could see the students were empowered” Ross Williams, National Star College
• “Invigorating, really helps us as a school to impress the mesage of anti-bullying” Diane Llewhelin, Cardigan School
• “Fab! The children were entranced” Iris Emily Reed, Wallisdean School
• “Your team really encouraged the students to get involved and were very supportive towards them” Kelly Corcoran, Colnhouse School
• “Fantastic, really friendly atmosphere”, Rachel Kelly, Denbeigh High School
• “Brilliant – Many thanks. Our pupils loved it” Melanie Turner, East Hill School
• “I liked the ‘no contact’ rule” Nick Hodge, Aston Tower School
• “A super activity to support our work on anti-bullying. Pupils were given many strategies for dealing with bullying” Mrs Clark, Ladypool School
• “Simply amazing. A brilliant piece of work.” Beverley Hamilton, Whitefields school.
• ”Entertaining, lively and thoroughly educational.” Thank you. Adrian Bell, Albany Theatre.
• “This work is a must for all schools.” Talya Rosenbaum, Stoke Newington School.
• “I never thought dealing with bullying could be so fun.” Gary, St James High School.
• “High quality theatre and education.” Karl Murray, Head Of Southwark Youth Service.

For more feedback check out the evaluation of last years Actionwork National Anti-Bullying Roadshow

Please contact us for more details and how to book