Beyond Hillsborough

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Know what happened, understand what happened andremember what happened. Hillsborough Survivor Beyond Hillsborough is a verbatim play, written and set in 2012, that explores the personal consequences of living with the Hillsborough tragedy. Following extensive, never before heard interviews with survivors, bereaved family members, politicians, police and journalists, the play interweaves personal narratives taken directly from transcripts to present the truth. The play is fully supported by the Hillsborough Family Support Group, the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and Hope for Hillsborough. When writing the play the authors also received support from Max Stafford Clark and Jimmy McGovern. Royalties from sales of this book will be shared between the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, the Hillsborough Family Support Group and Hope for Hillsborough.

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Its a wonderfully moving piece, as the young cast perform beyond their years as the long suffering families talking despairingly of the tragedya fine play by talented performers. * The British Theatre Guide *
An incredibly poignant piece of theatreBeyond Hillsborough is virtually flawless in its execution and incredibly important. It isnt just that this could go far; it needs to. * Edinburgh Fringe review by Dom Fryer *

Author Bio

Joanne Halliday is an experienced Drama teacher and workshop leader. Also a Northwest-based actress, she has experience of leading workshops and training, and has corporate video, radio, stage and TV experience.