Reading of the play "Stronger"

This video below, made available during the REstART week,  features a thirty minute reading of an extract from Geoff Power’s potent new play Stronger.

Based on true events, Stronger tells the gripping story of Jan, a teacher raped by her student.  As she journeys through the legal system her life is in danger of falling apart but, through restorative justice, Jan finds the strength to meet with her attacker and a process of healing begins.

The play reading is followed by a webinar, moderated by the EFRJ chair Tim Chapman, featuring panelists from the worlds of Irish politics and criminal justice along with writer, Geoff Power.  Watch the full video to hear their dynamic and revelatory discussion on the merits of the work and how it shines a light on the importance of restorative justice.

This reading and webinar took place at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin on October 7th as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2020.  The play will premiere at Dublin Theatre Festival in Autumn 2021.

This event is produced by award-winning Irish theatre company Gúna Nua.  Gúna Nua has produced over 25 plays and received more than 20 awards and nominations for its work. It has toured work both nationally and internationally.  Much of its work has a strong community engagement element, having worked in collaboration with several charities and a state agency.  It’s recent production of Stronger has been produced with support from Ireland’s Probation Service.

If you have enjoyed what you have seen please consider making a donation to Gúna Nua.  It is constantly raising funds for its work not least in these particularly challenging times when live performances are so much reduced.    

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