The Wales Gene Park in collaboration with Gwent Theatre Company and GIG has received a Society Award from the Wellcome Trust to produce a major new project for young people exploring contemporary developments in human genetics related to mental health.Boy Genius is an innovative and challenging theatre project which takes the form of an interactive participatory drama designed for young people of 16 years and upwards from schools and colleges across Wales. Taking as its stimulus the story of a young man’s experience of mental illness, participants undertake a demanding journey of discovery and investigation structured to raise awareness and appreciation of a complex area of biomedical science and its associated social and ethical issues. The Wales Gene Park is based within Cardiff University and brings together researchers and clinicians to extend knowledge and advance developments related to human genetics. The Genetic Interest Group (GIG) is a registered charity working for the benefit of all people affected with genetic conditions. Gwent Theatre is part of a Wales-wide network of eight professional theatre in education companies funded by the Arts Council of Wales and local authorities to produce theatre for schools and communities that is creative, diverse and inclusive. Boy Genius is a full day project and will be based at the following locations: February 9th – 16th Melville Theatre, Abergavenny February 19th – 23rd The National Botanic Gardens, Carmarthen Feb. 26th – March 2nd Bedwas Workman’s Hall March 5th – 9th Theatr Powys, Llandrindod Wells March 12th – 16th Melville Theatre, Abergavenny March 19th – 23rd Melville Theatre, Abergavenny March 26th – 30th Techniquest@Newi, Wrexham April 11th - 13th Cardiff University April 16th – 19th Cardiff University For further information: Tel: 01873 853167: Fax: 01873 853910. Email: gwenttie@uwclub.net Website: gwenttheatre.com |
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Monday, February 12, 2007 |
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