In the final episode of this series Happy Even After we explore the real life experiences of domestic abuse through Laura's story (not her real name). Warning: you may find this episode upsetting. We also hear from Michelle Plaisted-Kerr of Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse and Heather Walls of A2Dominion If you’ve been effected by anything in this episode please see below or visit humanstorytheatre.com for information and support from organisations who can help. Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Ser...
Jun 09, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In the 4th episode of this series Happy Even After we hear from Domestic Abuse professional, Becci Seaborne, giving current advice to victims, neighbours, friends and also perpetrators, regards de-escalation and safe removal from situations of domestic abuse. If you’ve been effected by anything in this episode please visit humanstorytheatre.com for information and support from organisations who can help. ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave ...
May 10, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In the 3rd episode of Happy Even After feelings of entrapment become stronger, exacerbated by lockdown, and extreme reactions have devastating consequences, but will there be a ‘happy even after’… If you’ve been effected by anything in this episode please visit humanstorytheatre.com for information about organisations that can offer support. ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourit...
May 10, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In the 2nd episode of Happy Even After by Gaye Poole there are more wedding anniversaries, a baby for Ash and Naomi, and we hear the tension that family and health issues cause both couples. If you’ve been effected by anything in this episode please visit humanstorytheatre.com for information about organisations that can offer support. ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podc...
May 10, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Happy Even After is a brand new series brought to you by Human Story Theatre and is a special project in response to Covid-19. This is the first of a 5 part series showcasing Human Story Theatre’s play Happy Even After by Gaye Poole which explores domestic abuse; from wedding vows, various anniversaries, and into this lockdown. You’ll hear why the project has been made, followed by the first episode of the drama. ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcast...
May 10, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the final episode of DRY, Professor Marion Lynch from the NHS chats to Human Story Theatre’s Amy about why she commissioned Gaye Poole to write DRY, the theatre performance . Marion also discusses her passion for working to improve health and healthcare through using the arts. For information on the issues discussed in this episode and where you can find help, visit humanstorytheatre.com ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star re...
May 08, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In the 4th episode of DRY you’ll hear from Nicky from Al-Anon and Oliver Sampson from Turning Point. Both offer honest and frank insight into what help there is out there for alcoholics and their families. For information on the issues discussed in this episode and where you can find help, visit humanstorytheatre.com ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app. There is m...
May 07, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the 3rd episode of DRY you’ll hear a real human story from Jo Huey, daughter of an alcoholic, as she chats to Human Story Theatre’s Amy about her relationship with her Dad growing up and how she’s now a speaker and trainer passionate about helping other daughters of alcoholics. For information on the issues discussed in this episode and where you can find help, visit humanstorytheatre.com ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star r...
May 06, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the 2nd episode of DRY you’ll hear a real human story from Paula, a recovering alcoholic, as she chats to Human Story Theatre’s Amy about her relationship with drink and her subsequent road to recovery. For information on the issues discussed in this episode and where you can find help, visit humanstorytheatre.com ____________________________________________ Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app. There is m...
May 05, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
DRY is a brand new series brought to you by Human Story Theatre that goes behind the scenes of their new play DRY, exploring the issue of middle-aged, middle-class drinking and highlighting the real human stories behind the ethos of the play. This is the first of a 5 part series about Human Story Theatre’s production DRY by Gaye Poole which was commissioned by the NHS. In this episode you’ll hear from Human Story Theatre's joint artistic directors Amy & Gaye, as well as the directors and cas...
May 04, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
DRY is a new play written by Gaye Poole and the subject of the first series brought to you by Human Story Theatre. The play focuses on James and Ellen Wilson who find themselves indulging in one dinner party - and one bottle of wine - too many. When supper talk turns from light and amusing to barbed and accusatory is it time for them to think about their alcohol intake? This 5 episode podcast series goes behind the scenes, exploring the issue of middle-aged, middle-class drinking and highlightin...
Apr 20, 2020•1 min
