This interactive performance was designed for social care, health, mental health and education professionals, police and others who work with children. It followed two fictional families and explored some of the issues which exacerbate parental conflict (financial worries, unemployment, COVID 19) and the differences between parental conflict and domestic abuse.
The two contrasting stories powerfully depicted the effects of destructive conflict on children, whether parents are living together or apart.
The piece asked the audience to consider how professionals can help parents understand their children’s needs and manage conflict constructively. The piece was performed eight times during April /May 2022
Commissioned by
Birmingham Children’s Trust (and funded by DWP)