Forbhreathnú

• Drámadóir

  Gary Mitchell 

• Nótaí

  This play was written for 11-14 year olds and explores bullying in and beyond the playground.

• Achoimre

  Addressing the issue in a Northern Ireland context, Sinking looks at bullying in all age groups, not just in the school playground, and challenges the audience to define what they mean when they say 'bully'. Sam picks on little kids at school while he is picked on himself at home where he believes nobody really cares about him. When he hides in the park he is targeted by older lads, who bully him into being their police lookout as they rob houses. Once the UDA discover this, they seek out Sam for information so that justice can be done in the community. The police do likewise, having words with Sam about his new 'friends'. All of them tell Sam their interest in him is for his own good. So why is he sitting scared, alone, in the shadows?

• Cinéal Dráma

  Drámaí don Aos Óg
  

  Líon na Míreanna

  Dráma Fada

Cast size

• Male

  10

• Female

  4

• Total

  14

• Eolas Faoin bhFoireann

  Cast-doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Céad Léiriú

• Dáta an Chéad Léirithe

  25 September 1997

• Leiriú

  Produced by Replay Theatre Company

• Nótaí faoin Ionad

  This play was first performed at the Belfast Royal Academy, as part of a tour to schools and venues.

Foinse Eolais

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme. Additional information was supplied by Replay Productions from information contained in the company files.