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Our Blog: The latest news and views from Certain Curtain Theatre Company, based in Preston but touring the UK & beyond

Why Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence Are Inherently Tied to Coercive Control

Domestic abuse and domestic violence often suggest physical harm, yet these terms encompass a far deeper and more insidious element: coercive control. Coercive control is not just an added layer to abusive relationships but rather the foundation upon which all forms...

Theatre company calls for community and family approach to action as VAWG epidemic deepens

In response to the recent report by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), highlighting the deepening epidemic of violence against women and girls, Certain Curtain Theatre Company calls for a community and family-based approach. The NPCC's urgent appeal for...

Following a duck’s lead

We are fast approaching mental health awareness week and I'm not afraid to admit I made a Big mistake today. I let a funding bid rejection really get me down. It’s the second rejection for a new project - to film LADY IN RED. Using immersive digital techniques we'd...

Domestic Abuse support

Many of us experience abuse within relationships and reaching out can be difficult. Here are some domestic abuse support helplines in the UK Remember You are not alone You are not to blame If you are in immediate danger dial 999 If you need to access domestic abuse...

Going Digital – Creating a digital performance package

Our play MOCKINGBIRD HIGH has toured on and off for nine years - receiving tremendous feedback from audiences across the UK. We have had to re-cast the play five times in order to keep it available and this is costly in human resources terms, as well as financially....

Cwmbran Company to the rescue

In October 2017 we were targeted, by a gang of thieves, on our way home from a performance of LADY IN RED in Hull, Yorkshire. Equipment to the value of £6,000 was taken, from our van whilst we stopped to stretch our legs near Leeds. "We were absolutely devastated"...