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.

Suitable for age 15+

Post-show school workshops available

Trigger Warnings – Discussion of sexual assault and rape, swearing, threats of violence.

Creatives & Cast
  • Writer
    Gary Mitchell
  • Director
    Janice Kernoghan-Reid
  • Composer & Sound Designer
    Garth McConaghie
Post-Primary Programme
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  • 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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Reviews

"one of the most talked about voices in European theatre..."

The Guardian

"[Mitchell's] political thrillers arguably made him Northern Ireland's greatest playwright"

The Guardian

"Gary is one of our most provocative and arresting writers"

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