'Cyber Scream'

Actionwork's 2009 Cyberbullying Roadshow. Based upon Actionwork's international award winning hit shows Clash! and Silent Scream, we are proud to present to you our new anti-bullying roadshow 'Cyber Scream'

'Cyber Scream’ is a high impact production tackling cyberbullying and victimisation. With a focus on cyberbullying, we also raise other bullying issues including those surrounding disability, 'Cyber Scream' is suitable for main stream and special schools and will have primary and secondary school versions. This shows provides an important focus, for schools' anti-bullying campaigns. 'Cyber Scream' allows schools to make a strong statement of non-tolerance towards bullying, while giving their students the chance to explore the issues, and the importance of their own role in combating it. Cyber Scream's dual goal is awareness-raising and empowerment.

Actionwork's anti-bullying roadshows have attracted widespread acclaim during recent tours, from audiences, host venues and the media alike. In addition:

Cyber Scream can be performed twice in one day
• Cyber Scream raises key questions within the issues
• Cyber Scream is highly entertaining, as well as being powerful, evocative and thought provoking

About 'Cyber Scream':

'Cyber Scream' is about people who suffer bullying becuase they are different or because they appear different. The main focus is cyberbullying but we see a wide range of bullying used including disability, violence, isolation and name calling. Davina has always been picked on, it's all she knows - and she's at the limit of her endurance. Why does she get picked on? How can she utilise new technologies to help her rather than oppress her? How can she stop the jeerings from her classmates? How can she tell people she's had enough? How can she let people know how she feels?? 'Cyber Scream' is a play exploring the horrors of cyberbullying, bullying and victimisation, and is aimed at young people between the ages of 9 to 18 years. It charts Davina's journey through reality and fantasy, as she searches for an end to the terror. This show is powerful, gritty with an element of humour and has a fusion of styles inlcuding song, dance and storytelling.

The Workshop

How can Davina liberate herself? The play offers no solutions. Instead we ask the audience to join us in exploring some of the paths that Davina can choose to take, and give them a chance to confront her situation creatively. The message that we are all responsible for the struggle against bullying is central.

The Resource DVD

This Anti Bullying Resource DVD is given to all schools who book the roadshow and is packed full of tips, role-plays, resources and follow-up lesson ideas. In addition to showing some of the horrors of bullying, we are also given examples of how to deal with difficult situations, bullying statistics, interviews, follow-up work and a host of resources.

Feedback on Actionwork's anti-bullying roadshows

• “Fantastic performances and key messages in the workshops” Jackie Remnant, Peterborough City Council
• “Pupils were enthralled and were telling us about it at break time” Anne Greening, Stocks Green School
• “Very interactive, worked very well for our young people” Jane Marshall, Ashford School
• “Excellent programme, it was great that you reinforced good practices” Damni McCulloch, Christs Hospital School
• “Great participation with our students, they had a voice – keep up the good work. Thank you” Tracy Bowen, Ruskin Mill
• “Very good show and workshop, staff and pupils all very appreciative and enjoyed the whole experience” Andrea Rider, Cannock Chase High School
• “Really enjoyable, our girls responded well and were very engaged. This was an interesting take on bullying” Claire Howard, St Philomenas School
• “The performance was excellent and the students learnt a lot about how to deal with difficult bullying situations” Amanda Cottrill, Worle School
• “Approachable, friendly, child orientated and appealing to a young audience” C Switsur, St Faiths School
• “Actors were incredibly flexible and a pleasure to work with”. L Ward, Farlingaye High School
• “Great day, especially the workshop! Nicola Chambers, Priory School
• “It really made the students think about bullying and it’s effects”, M Enefer, Chichester School
• “Excellent balance of show and workshop” M Temple, Windlestone School
• “Brilliant – really enjoyed it and I could see the students were empowered” Ross Williams, National Star College
• “Invigorating, really helps us as a school to impress the mesage of anti-bullying” Diane Llewhelin, Cardigan School
• “Fab! The children were entranced” Iris Emily Reed, Wallisdean School
• “Your team really encouraged the students to get involved and were very supportive towards them” Kelly Corcoran, Colnhouse School
• “Fantastic, really friendly atmosphere”, Rachel Kelly, Denbeigh High School
• “Brilliant – Many thanks. Our pupils loved it” Melanie Turner, East Hill School
• “I liked the ‘no contact’ rule” Nick Hodge, Aston Tower School
• “A super activity to support our work on anti-bullying. Pupils were given many strategies for dealing with bullying” Mrs Clark, Ladypool School
• “Simply amazing. A brilliant piece of work.” Beverley Hamilton, Whitefields school.
• ”Entertaining, lively and thoroughly educational.” Thank you. Adrian Bell, Albany Theatre.
• “This work is a must for all schools.” Talya Rosenbaum, Stoke Newington School.
• “I never thought dealing with bullying could be so fun.” Gary, St James High School.
• “High quality theatre and education.” Karl Murray, Head Of Southwark Youth Service.

For more feedback check out the evaluation of previous years Actionwork National Anti-Bullying Roadshow

Have a look at some of the places we will be visiting on this tour here

Please contact us for more details and how to book