Hidden
A PLAY ABOUT SELF-WORTH, Self-HARM AND MENTAL HEALTH…
When Sophia, Matt and Tash meet at a music festival they are three very different teenagers. They go to different schools, have different friendship groups and have led very different lives.
However, they all have the same problem - they use self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. Sophia feels stifled by boarding school life, has a poor body image and feels out of control. Matt is consumed with anxiety about his impending GCSE exams. Tash is haunted by memories of a traumatic childhood and feels like the world would be a better place without her. When her only friend suddenly disappears, Tash’s self-harming behaviour gets out of control. Hidden tells the story of the recovery of three very different teenagers as they struggle with mental health problems and self-harming behaviour.
We currently do not plan to tour Hidden as a live production. However, we have also developed a digital production of Hidden, which is supported by a comprehensive Teachers’ Pack. Click to learn more about our digital package.
You can also buy a copy of the script here.
At Peer, we believe in putting youth
mental health centre-stage
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there has been a threefold increase in the number of young people who self harm in the UK. With up to one in five 15-year-olds saying they self-harm, and the NHS reporting a rise of 30% in the number of children (between 10 and 14) being treated by the NHS as a result of self-harm, it is not surprising that local teachers surveyed have requested that Peer Productions tackle this challenging issue.
This play, for year 8+ has been developed in consultation with clinicians, those who have recovered from self-harm and leading charities in the field. The play will:
– Explain what self-harm is and what can trigger people to self-harm.
– Debunk some of the unhelpful myths surrounding self-harm.
– Enable people to find alternative and healthier ways to manage their emotions.
– Enable people to be a good friend to someone they suspect is harming themselves
– Enable people to get help if they or someone they know is self-harming
For More Support on Mental-Health and Self-harm you can look at this list of helpful websites.
SAFEGUARDING AND TRIGGER WARNINGs
This video covers the trigger and content warnings for Hidden. Please engage with it before booking or sharing the details with vulnerable individuals.
