Overview
“I became known as the girl who lied about being raped. And that’s what I really don’t want for you, love. We handle it ourselves. We keep it a secret and we deal with it as a family. If nobody knows, it can be easier for you.”
A brand-new play from firebrand writer Gary Mitchell, Body Count takes an eyes-wide-open look at the aftermath of being a survivor of sexual assault, the culture it thrives in, and the ways we don’t deal with it.
- Developed in conversation with Women’s Aid
- Post-show school workshops available
- Trigger Warnings – Discussion of sexual assault and rape, swearing, threats of violence.
- 2026 tour:
- The Playhouse, Wednesday 11th November
- Lyric Theatre, Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November
- Down Arts Centre, Thursday 19th November – contact directly – 0330 137 4014
Free schools performances in Belfast and Derry thanks to generous support from THEATRE WORKS!
Creatives & Cast
Writer
Gary MitchellDirector
Janice Kernoghan-ReidComposer & Sound Designer
Garth McConaghieSet & Costume Designer
Niamh KearneyLighting Designer
Jonathan DaleyFight Director
Ian McCrackenStage Manager
Malcolm SmithCAST
Mother
Cathy Brennan-BradleyFather
Paddy McDonnellDaughter
Eimear BailieSon
Robert Patrick Hamilton
Post-Primary Programme
j- Family
- Justice
- Sexual Assault
Suitable For
- Age 15+
Recommended Venues
- Arts Centres
- Theatres
Accessible to
- BSL Performances
- Captioned Performances
- Wheelchair users
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