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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 Service (ODAS) Home of Oxfordshire’s Domestic Abuse Helpline and other specialist services, providing practical advice, guidance and emotional support and advocacy for those experiencing domestic abuse in Oxfordshire or West Berkshire. Website: a2dominion.co.uk/about-us/domestic-abuse-support-services Freephone: 0800 7310055 (Mon-Fri 10am-7pm)

Reducing the Risk Charity providing information, guidance, signposting and advice for both those affected by domestic abuse and professionals.

Men’s Advice Line (by Respect) Domestic abuse support line for men offering non- judgemental emotional support, practical advice and information. Website: mensadviceline.org.uk Freephone: 0808 8010327 Email: [email protected]

Respect Phoneline Advice for perpetrators of domestic abuse who want to change their behaviour. Website: respectphoneline.org.uk Freephone: 0808 802 4040

Galop LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity offering advice, support and advocacy. Website: galop.org.uk/domesticabuse Freephone: 0800 999 5428 Email: [email protected]

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) Charity offering emotional support, counselling service and information for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, including sexual abuse and rape. Website: osarcc.org.uk Freephone: 0800 7836294

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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.

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*Edited by Alex Wright

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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. ____________________________________________

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Happy Even After by Gaye Poole

Directed by Anna Tolputt

Audio Production by Jilly Bond & Derek Carlyle

Cast:

Naomi - Imogen Wilde

Ash - Paul Tonkin

Tasha - Scout Terry

Kate - Jilly Bond

Peter - Julian Gartside

Lissa - Amy Enticknap

Radio voices - Oliver Stephens & Anna Tolputt

THANK YOU!

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.

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*Produced by Human Story Theatre

*Edited by Alex Wright

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Happy Even After by Gaye Poole

Directed by Anna Tolputt

Audio Production by Jilly Bond & Derek Carlyle

Cast:

Naomi - Imogen Wilde

Ash - Paul Tonkin

Tasha - Scout Terry

Kate - Jilly Bond

Peter - Julian Gartside

Lissa - Amy Enticknap

Radio voices - Oliver Stephens & Anna Tolputt

THANK YOU!

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.

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There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

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*Produced by Human Story Theatre

*Edited by Alex Wright

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Happy Even After by Gaye Poole

Directed by Anna Tolputt

Audio Production by Jilly Bond & Derek Carlyle

Cast:

Naomi - Imogen Wilde

Ash - Paul Tonkin

Tasha - Scout Terry

Kate - Jilly Bond

Peter - Julian Gartside

Lissa - Amy Enticknap

Radio voices - Oliver Stephens & Anna Tolputt

THANK YOU!

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

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Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

You can get involved with the podcast by doing the following things:

Tweet us @HumanStoryOx

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*Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

*Music composed by ARne Richards

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DRY by Gaye Poole

Originally directed by Anna Tolputt, 2018

Tour directed by Emma Webb, 2020

Music composed by ARne Richards

Cast:

James Wilson - Paul Ansdell

Ellen Wilson - Bryonie Pritchard

Chloe Wilson (cellist) - Rachel Watson

THANK YOU!

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

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Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

You can get involved with the podcast by doing the following things:

Tweet us @HumanStoryOx

Like us on Facebook at HumanStoryTheatre

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or email us at [email protected]

*Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

*Music composed by ARne Richards

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DRY by Gaye Poole

Originally directed by Anna Tolputt, 2018

Tour directed by Emma Webb, 2020

Music composed by ARne Richards

Cast:

James Wilson - Paul Ansdell

Ellen Wilson - Bryonie Pritchard

Chloe Wilson (cellist) - Rachel Watson

THANK YOU!

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

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Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

You can get involved with the podcast by doing the following things:

Tweet us @HumanStoryOx

Like us on Facebook at HumanStoryTheatre

Follow us on Instagram at HumanStoryTheatre

or email us at [email protected]

*Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

*Music composed by ARne Richards

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DRY by Gaye Poole

Originally directed by Anna Tolputt, 2018

Tour directed by Emma Webb, 2020

Music composed by ARne Richards

Cast:

James Wilson - Paul Ansdell

Ellen Wilson - Bryonie Pritchard

Chloe Wilson (cellist) - Rachel Watson

THANK YOU!

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

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Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

You can get involved with the podcast by doing the following things:

Tweet us @HumanStoryOx

Like us on Facebook at HumanStoryTheatre

Follow us on Instagram at HumanStoryTheatre

or email us at [email protected]

*Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

*Music composed by ARne Richards

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DRY by Gaye Poole

Originally directed by Anna Tolputt, 2018

Tour directed by Emma Webb, 2020

Music composed by ARne Richards

Cast:

James Wilson - Paul Ansdell

Ellen Wilson - Bryonie Pritchard

Chloe Wilson (cellist) - Rachel Watson

THANK YOU!

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 cast of the play. They chat about what makes a Human Story Theatre production different, how the audience react and why their post-show Q&A is so important.

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Subscribe (for free!) on Apple Podcasts (leave us a 5 star review while you’re there), Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

There is more Human Story Theatre related content as well as all of our previous episodes on our website www.humanstorytheatre.com

You can get involved with the podcast by doing the following things:

Tweet us @HumanStoryOx

Like us on Facebook at HumanStoryTheatre

Follow us on Instagram at HumanStoryTheatre 

or email us at [email protected]

*Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

*Music composed by ARne Richards

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DRY by Gaye Poole

Originally directed by Anna Tolputt, 2018

Tour directed by Emma Webb, 2020

Music composed by ARne Richards 

Cast:

James Wilson - Paul Ansdell

Ellen Wilson - Bryonie Pritchard

Chloe Wilson (cellist) - Rachel Watson

THANK YOU!