Play preview: Not in My Name in Darwen (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Play preview: Not in My Name in Darwen

11:10am Monday 1st March 2010

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A PLAY to counter extremism and terrorism comes to Darwen for two performances today.

‘Not in My Name’, written and directed by Alice Bartlett, was originally commissioned by Lancashire Constabulary under the ‘PREVENT’ counter-terrorism agenda, and is produced by the North-West company Theatre Veritae.

The play explores the aftermath of a terror attack in a small northern town and encourages the audience, comprised primarily of young people aged 14-plus, to ask questions and speak about terrorism and extremism in a safe learning environment.

The strong messages contained within the script promote racial equality, mutual understanding, and cohesion.

A spokesman for Theatre Veritae said: “Not in my Name is a bold and challenging play.”

* Not in My Name is at Darwen Library Theatre on Monday, March 1. Performances are at 1pm for schools and 7pm for the public. To book tickets, contact 01254 774684.