Dayglo
Written by Abi Bown / Produced by Theatre of Debate
Description
‘Dayglo’ tells the story of a mother and daughter both affected by breast cancer and their relationship with a teenage boy whose family is affected by sickle cell anaemia.
Abi Bown’s moving play explores the issues raised by the personalisation of medical treatments according to our genes.
Developed in partnership with The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) the University of Ulster, the NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme and supported by the Wellcome Trust.
The live production and debate of Dayglo toured schools throughout the UK and has been seen by 6,422 students and teachers. Y Touring/Dayglo had a one-week live residency was resident at the Royal Albert Hall during National Science and Engineering Week in March 2012. The film of the production was screened at the Exeter Picturehouse cinema, Cambridge Picturehouse cinema, Stratford Picturehouse cinema , Brighton Picturehouse .
Details
Focus: Genetic inheritance, genetic testing and screening, personalised genetic medicine, the BRCA gene, sickle cell anaemia, living with inherited genetic disorders. The play also explores other themes relating to spiritual, social, moral, social and cultural development including family conflicts and living with a long term illness.
Who is Dayglo suitable for: It is appropriate for both 14 – 16 and 16+ age groups. Teachers can use the project across subjects and curricula, specifically in Science, PSHE, Citizenship, English, Drama and RS. It is also suitable for Science Communicators, medical students, nurses, health workers and home educators.
Length: 68 minutes
Full Film: Available through Theatre of Debate, with subtitles by Stagetext
Resources: Available for teachers and students, science communicators and health workers
