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RUCKUS
Multi-award winning Wildcard presents Jenna Fincken’s compelling one-woman thriller which explores the suppression and destruction caused by coercive control.
SUMMERHALL, Cairns Lecture Theatre | 15:30 | 3rd – 28th August | 60mins
Image Credit: The Other Richard
The effect of being told you’re loved is very powerful. But what happens when that love becomes an invisible threat?
Lou is a 28-year-old primary school teacher who’s wholly aware the audience are watching her. She wants to show them exact moments in her relationship, breaking down the progression of coercion as Lou journeys from freedom to being trapped.
Coercive control is an issue not widely recognised and yet its side effects kill up to three women every week in the UK. Each moment of the play has been inspired by real women and real stories.
Audience members needing help or advice after the production can access discrete care packages with details of various resources and charities. Simply see Content Warnings and Self Care Guide.
Creatives
Writer Performer - Jenna Fincken
Director - Georgia Green
Producer - Joey Dawson
Associate Producer - Rachel Thomas
Sound Designer - Tingying Dong
Movement Director - Christina Fulcher
Lighting and Projection Designer - Simeon Miller
Set and Costume Designer - Jida Akil
Production Manager - Charlotte Ranson
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CONTENT WARNINGS
Ruckus contains distressing themes which some people may find difficult.
Analysing coercive control raises themes of domestic abuse, economic abuse, suicidal ideation, scenes of sexual nature, scenes of violence and animal cruelty.
Includes occasional strong language and sensitive subject matter, including references to and the social care system
SELF CARE GUIDE
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In the meantime, if you would like any additional information about the show, content warnings or helplines & support, simply email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.