Elizabeth Ollier as the mother (l) Fleur de Henrie Pearce as the killer (r) | Photo - Ian Trowbridge
Mother and Murderer
WINNER - Best Restorative Justice Play 2018 The Chris Donovan Trust
“Wow, wow, wow. A must-see” “Beautifully performed” “Genuine heart and hopefulness” “Very powerful”
“A thought-provoking insight into the restorative justice system” “A superbly acted, moving and thought-provoking play”
St Michael’s Players’ Award-Winning production is BACK!
The Long Road returns for just two nights only ahead of its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut
This August St Michael’s Players’ original 2018 cast return to reprise Shelagh Stephenson’s beautifully crafted characters in her stunningly poignant play. With ‘new look’ staging and stand out performances, The Long Road will have you transfixed from the start! If you missed the show the first time around or would like to catch it again, now’s your chance. Only TWO opportunities to see it before the production transfers to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Could you forgive your son’s killer?
The Long Road deals with the devastating effects of knife crime, and how humanity and forgiveness can help restore hope and dignity.
When 18-year-old Danny is killed in a random stabbing his family struggle to cope with the senseless loss. His mother, wanting answers, decides to contact her son’s killer, bringing them face to face, with remarkable consequences.
Topical, hard-hitting and sensitive, with moments of humour, it was written in collaboration with Synergy Theatre Project, using research conducted in prisons, and explores how Restorative Justice can help with rehabilitation.
Vi and Ray Donovan set up the Chris Donovan Trust when their son Chris was killed in 2001 in an unprovoked attack. Vi came to see the production and commented afterward: “I was amazed how true to life this play was, the acting was superb and so accurately reflected the emotions Ray and I experienced at the time.”
Director Paul Smith: “Vi’s story of her 11-year fight to meet and eventually forgive the boys who killed her son, motivated us to bring The Long Road to Edinburgh, to help publicise the Restorative Justice process, and the great work she and Ray are doing through the Trust.”
Sian West – Justice Consultant and promotor of Restorative Justice said:
“This is a play about seeking hope and answers after a tragedy, and the audience will be gripped from start to finish.”
“After the incredible response to our award-winning production of this powerful play, we are reprising it for two performances only, prior to taking it to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The play’s forceful and empathetic look at a family in crisis after a knife-crime death also looks at the redemptive possibilities of restorative justice — whether victims and even perpetrators of crime can somehow benefit from meeting each other, and their journeys down the long road towards peace.” Director – Paul Smith
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
* Join us after each performance for a Q&A hosted by Director Paul Smith and specially invited guests | Names to be announced
Doors 19:15 | Show 19:45
Tickets £9 (£10 on the door)
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