Last year, within Northern Ireland 45 victims were rescued from potential traffickers, which is an increase of 10 per cent on the previous year. Eight of those victims were under 16.

The House is a play highlighting what is happening behind closed doors, perhaps in a house, on your street. It is coming to a venue near you and is free. Simply book your place.

Sole Purpose Productions, a local professional theatre company focused on highlighting social issues is partnering with No More Traffick, a movement committed to stopping human trafficking, to present a short theatre production--The House. This performance will explore the issue of human trafficking, which is now a worldwide crisis, with increasing incidents being reported within Northern Ireland.

The House is written by Edie Shillue and produced/directed by Patricia Byrne, Artistic Director, Sole Purpose Productions. The production will tour to multiple community venues throughout Northern Ireland from 18th to 29th of May 2015. See dates and venues listed below.

This is a free event, but you should book your place by contacting: solepurpose@mac.com/028 7127 9918. Each performance will be followed by an interactive theatre workshop and discussion facilitated by Patricia and Edie with members of No More Traffik.

Gemma Brown, Development Manager with No More Traffik commented, “We have learned over the past few years that awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. It is by knowing and telling the stories of people who have been trafficked that we are able to act as individuals and communities; and ultimately to bring hope into a dark and complex issue.”

The House will be performed by North-West based actors including Carmel McCafferty, Nicky Harley, Abby Oliveira, Carleen Melaugh and Asya Zuyeva. The tour has been made possible by funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Small Grants Programme.

Joanna Johnston, Arts Council of Northern Ireland said, “The Arts Council was delighted to fund this project. It is yet another example of how the arts can help communities across Northern Ireland to engage with challenging issues around them. The House is a terrific partnership between two organisations that have the community at their hearts. Sole Purpose is recognised at a national level for producing socially engaged theatre and their partnership with No More Traffik means that together, through the arts, they can increase awareness of human trafficking in communities from Derry to Belfast. ”

  

Coming to a venue near you May 18th - 29th, 2015

  • Mon 18th, 2pm: The Gasyard Centre, BT48 6NP
  • Tues 19th, 10am: The Women's Centre Derry, BT48 6BB
  • Tues 19th, 7pm: Strathfoyle Library BT47 6TJ
  • Wed 20th, 2pm: Old Library Trust Creggan BT48 9QC
  • Thur 21st, 12.30pm: The Derry Playhouse BT48 6RG
  • Thur 21st, 7pm: Pilots Row BT48 6LP
  • Fri 22nd, 2pm: St Columbs Park House BT47 6JY
  • Tues 26th, 2pm: Eglinton Community Hall BT47 3AD
  • Wed 27th, 2pm: Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny
  • Thur 28th, 10.30am: Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group, Shaftesbury Community Centre, Belfast BT7 2EW
  • Thur 28th, 7pm: Community Relations Forum, The Barron Hall, Glengormley
  • Fri 29th, 2.30pm: Clooney Hall Centre, Waterside BT47 6AR

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