Participant Faith Communities in the Shepparton Interfaith Network are significantly aware of the current milk price farmgate crisis and involved in community care. “Out of the Blue” is set in a hotel bar, where locals are gathered to pay tribute to one of their mates that they have lost to suicide. The play is both funny and sad but very relevant today, especially in regional and rural areas where the threat of suicide is a concern to many communities. This play will be presented in Mooroopna on Wednesday 3 August, and Numurkah on Friday, 5 August.
Out of the Blue
Life can be tough in the bush especially when you lose a mate to suicide
Written by: Stig Wemyss abd presented by the widely acclaimed Health Play
“Out of the Blue” is set in a hotel bar, where locals are gathered to pay tribute to one of their mates that they have lost to suicide. The play is both funny and sad but very relevant today, especially in regional and rural areas where the threat of suicide is a concern to many communities.
The play will provide the audience with a better understanding/education of depression and suicide and will give people the opportunity to speak openly about the topic during the panel discussion following the play. Panel members will be made up of relevant health professionals within the local area. Community members will have the chance to ask and have their questions answered.
The focus of the play is to generate discussion and bring out the hidden, and often stigmatised issues relating to mental health and suicide. It is hoped the play will generate interest in finding out more about suicide, how to prevent it and how people can assist those affected. It stars many well-known stage and television actors, Chris Bunworth, Brett Swain, Matthew King, Margot Knight, Glenn van Oosterom, who have committed themselves to this vital cause. Join them in fighting what is fast becoming a national crisis.
Event Details – Mooroopna
Date: Wednesday 3 August 2016
Time: 7:15pm – Performance starts at 7:30pm
Location: Sir Ian McLennan Sports Centre, Echuca Road, Mooroopna
Cost: $10 pp
More information: For further information or to purchase tickets please contact – Villa Maria Catholic Homes – 1800 052 222 or Leading From Within – (03) 5821 1295
Important:*Tickets may be purchased on the night however for catering purposes we ask you ring to reserve your ticket.
Light supper provided afterwards
Event Details – Numurkah
Date: Friday 5 August 2016
Time: 6pm sausage sizzle – Performance starts at 7pm
Location: Numurkah Secondary College School Hall, 104 Tocumwal Road, Numurkah
Cost: 10 pp
More information: For further information or to purchase tickets please contact – Villa Maria Catholic Homes – 1800 052 222 or Leading From Within – (03) 5821 1295
Important:*Tickets may be purchased on the night however for catering purposes we ask you ring to reserve your ticket.
Light supper provided afterwards
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This play is proudly brought to you by Villa Maria Catholic Homes in partnership with Leading from Within, together with sponsorship from local organisations and service clubs.
