WOMEN who have suffered domestic abuse have come together to create a new piece of theatre to be performed in Aberystwyth this month.

The result, In the Absence of Silence by the Chickenshed, will be performed at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Wednesday, 24 January.

Five women meet on the beach in a seaside town for a picnic lunch.

As the day progresses their friendship and shared experiences reveal devastating truths from the hidden corners of their lives – but through their heartache and pain has come an unbreakable bond of strength, love and hope.

This wonderfully honest and uplifting drama of hope and survival (co-produced with Creu Cymru and developed with South Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Services) is inspired by interviews conducted with women as part of the outreach project, Survivors.

In the Absence of Silence is a poignant portrayal of what can all too often be untold stories, and the life-affirming and positive truth of what is possible when the silence is broken.

Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. They bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs both audiences and participants alike.

The company’s vision is a society that enables everyone to flourish, and Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.

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