Scotsman Fringe First Award and Fringe Review Award Winner 2008
In a Thousand Pieces
Ice-creams, suitcases, floorboards and buttons tell the physically and visually moving tale of a young Eastern European girl and her journey to England.
A devised production drawing on verbatim accounts, this is a compelling and brutal exploration into the epidemic of sex slavery. Shortlisted for The Stage’s ‘Best Ensemble’ Award, Total Theatre’s ‘Best Young Company’ and The Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award 2008.
Premiered at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gilded Balloon, 2008.
"In this exploration of sex slavery in 21st-century Britain, The Paper Birds proves itself an accomplished company, capable of devising highly inventive and relevant work... In a Thousand Pieces may leave the viewers shattered, but it is absorbing, essential and surprisingly lovely viewing."
Written & Performed by:
Jemma McDonnell, Elle Moreton, Kylie Walsh
Additional cast:
Elizabeth Carter, Georgie Coles, Shona Cowie, Josie Dale-Jones, Catriona Giles
Director:
Jemma McDonnell
Producer:
Elle Moreton
Producer:
Shane Durrant
Set Design:
Ellen Dowell
Lighting Design:
Vince Field
Dramaturgy:
Ben Francombe
