Helen Nelder is a theatrical writer and director whose work is based on real-life experiences.
Helen's trademark style of physical theatre combines surreal images and characters with naturalistic situations, to produce highly visual, explosive and very powerful work.
w@rn Theatre Company was founded in 2000 to develop and perform original and challenging plays.
The w@rn DVD Resource Pack is a comprehensive set of training tools for professionals who work with the issues surrounding Domestic Abuse.
Originally conceived as a practical alternative for smaller organisations unable to fund a live production of w@rn, this unique studio recording of the play is complemented by specially-produced additional material, expanding upon the issues portrayed, along with photocopiable notes and exercises to facilitate training.
The pack is presented in a glossy A4 binder, and includes:
- a video recording of the play
- video interviews with characters from the play
and experts in the field of domestic abuse - additional interview with the author, Helen Nelder
- extensive, photocopiable training notes and exercises
The resulting package has been purchased by agencies around the UK and as far afield as the US and New Zealand.
Although w@rn Theatre Company is not currently performing the play itself, scripts and performance rights are available for companies who wish to stage their own productions.
w@rn is a powerful depiction of how domestic abuse can afflict a family.
This acclaimed play has been performed for police, social services, local authorities, the judiciary and victim support agencies, to improve awareness and understanding of issues around domestic abuse.
What I Just Shot is a provocative study of war photography.
The play featured as a Refugee Week event, with performances at The Hawth in Crawley introduced by Claire Bertschinger and former BBC Middle East Correspondent, Tim Llewellyn.