Life Sentence

LIFE : Existence, Mortality, Being

SENTENCE : Jail, Judgement, Punishment

life sentence

There's a three stage process - Denial, anger, acceptance - and that's true"

From the confines of prison, 'Penny' - a young mother, tells of the horrifying sequence of events, leading up to her life-sentence - but is anybody really listening…? This short, sharp solo performance reveals some of the wider implications of domestic abuse.

Running Time Approx. 20 minutes

"Yet again a brilliant interpretation of the issues, illustrating a whole abuse scenario and transporting the audience into it - Really powerful and moving, thank you" - Helen, Burnley Women's Refuge

"Absolutely breathtaking - brought me to tears" - Julie

"I always thought it was because of me, always my fault - until today"
- Zareena, Survivor

"Very powerful and emotional - your performances are a good vehicle for training"
- Karen, Calico Housing

"Really powerful and thought provoking piece of theatre. Great acting and very realistic"
- Chelsea

"Thank you so much - you made the impact of the issues and our assumptions grab us all and think. Excellent"
- Kaz