Not PrettyLike TheRainbow by Daisy King

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What is Not Pretty LikeThe Rainbow About?Not Pretty Like The Rainbow is a brave, bighearted play which explores the ripple effectthat imprisonment has on women’s lives.

Three women, known only as 66, 70 and 46,have their lives derailed by short sentenceswhich put their housing, families and mentalhealth at risk. Now, it’s finally time to tell theirstories. At a time when short sentences have beenwidely recognised as ineffective, Daisy Kingasks what this means for the women who arestill serving time for six months or less andoffers audiences some alternatives toconsider.

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"I’ve seen the impact ofClean Break’s work ... It isan organisation thatchanges lives and changesminds."- Dame Harriet Walter DBE

Can I read the script?A copy of the script can beprovided to bookers uponrequest.

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Who is the play for?This short play is written and performed bywomen with experience or on the fringes ofthe criminal justice system and makes anengaging and impactful contribution forconferences, seminars or training events.

Clean Break has toured this unique type ofwork for the past decade to great acclaim. It isof interest to criminal justice agencies,women’s organisations, policymakers,probation services, Universities, (particularlycriminology and theatre courses), service usersand staff working with women in the criminaljustice system at conferences, seminars and/oras part of staff training sessions.   The 20 minute play can be stand alone oraccompanied by a 40 minuteworkshop/discussion enabling audiences toexplore in more detail the issues raised by theplay and is suitable for larger staff or serviceuser meetings, conferences and events.  Through the performance/workshop,delegates will be given:  A high quality and thought provoking theatrical experience    A platform to explore issues aroundimprisonment and the alternativesAn opportunity to reflect on and improveprofessional practiceStrategies to improve outcomes whenworking with adults in vulnerablecircumstances  

"The performance wasexcellent and verypowerful. You could haveheard a pin drop in theroom... thank you for yourinvaluable contribution atthe conference.” Organiser of a criminal justice conferencefeaturing Clean Break

Who is Clean Break?Clean Break is a theatre company producinggroundbreaking theatre which puts women’svoices at its heart and creates lasting changeby challenging injustice in and beyond thecriminal justice system.

Clean Break is a women’s theatre companyestablished by two women prisoners in 1979 atHMP Askham Grange in Yorkshire. An ArtsCouncil England National Portfolio Organisation,Clean Break produces groundbreaking theatrewhich puts women’s voices at its heart andchallenges injustice within and beyond thecriminal justice system. Ourcollaboration with artists, women with criminaljustice experience and our partnerships acrosstheatre, criminal justice and the women’s sectormeans we are uniquely placed to engage withaudiences who are trying to make sense ofthe world and looking for new and inspiringnarratives. Clean Break uses theatre in prison and withwomen in the community, and commissions andproduces plays which compellingly reveal toaudiences the hidden stories of women andcrime. We achieve this in collaboration withtheatres and other organisations including theDonmar Warehouse, Soho Theatre, TheatreClwyd and the Royal Court. Over the past 40 years Clean Break has provenitself to be a trailblazer in both theatre and thecriminal justice system; creating bold work,innovating best practices and creating lastingchange. With a wealth of unique knowledge andexperience,

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"This phenomenalcompany's activity: it isvital, humane work withreal theatrical heft."- Lyn Gardner, The Stage

Who is involved?Daisy King | Playwright

Daisy is a writer and Clean Break Member.Her play Firm, features in Clean Break's 40thAnniversary celebration book Rebel Voices:Monologues for Women by Women.  King hashad two full scale productions of her debutplay NOF*CKSGIVEN at King’s Head Theatreand Vault Festival 2019 and recently finishedas a member of the Royal Court WritersCircle. Not Pretty Like the Rainbow,is Daisy's first commission.

Anna Herrmann | Director

Anna has worked in the theatre and socialchange sector for over thirty years, as an actor,teacher, director, facilitator and manager. Sheis Joint Artistic Director at Clean Break, havingjoined as Head of Education in 2002 andleading its award-winning Educationprogramme for 15 years. For Clean Break shehas directed Missing Out by Mary Cooper, Sweatbox by Chloë Moss and Hear by DeborahBruce.

Member Cast

Clean Break's Members are women who havepersonal experience of the criminal justicesystem or are at risk of offending. TheMembers selected for this production are onClean Break's traineeship scheme and arespecialising in performance or workshopfacilitation.

"Not Pretty Like a Rainbow grewfrom the personal stories andexperiences shared by women ofClean Break; sharing with me theconsequences and repercussionsthat short term sentences had ontheir lives. Feeling the enormity of exploringthe large and important subjectarea and at a time of suchpinnacle far-reaching andprofound change, I chose to focuson the individual stories of threewomen, and although fictional, allare drawn and inspired by theconversations.  Most inspiringwas the incredible wit andintelligence with which they weretold which quickly became thevertebrae of the play" Daisy King Playwright

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What are the technicalrequirements? Playing space required: flexibleSet: three chairsOn the road: company of 4Running time: 20 minutes

What is the projecttimeline? December 2019: RehearsalJanuary  – March 2020:Available for bookings The package will be tailored for yourevent.We also offer an extendedtraining version of Not Pretty Like the Rainbowfor smaller staff teams - if you feel this wouldbetter suit your organisation please do get intouch.

For more information contact Mimi Findlay, Producer+44 (0) 20 7482 8613mimi.findlay@cleanbreak.org.uk

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