What is Grace Under Pressure Theatre play?
Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking but always compelling, Grace Under Pressure weaves together the experiences of the health professionals that look after us.
Medicine and nursing are often referred to as “caring” professions, yet bullying, harassment and “teaching by humiliation” are a common experience in hospitals, particularly for students and interns.
Acclaimed verbatim theatre makers David Williams and Paul Dwyer, in collaboration with the Sydney Arts and Health Collective, have developed Grace Under Pressure from interviews with interns, medical and nursing students, as well as senior allied health professionals and representatives from the specialist colleges and peak bodies.
Why?
Grace Under Pressure will start a conversation about these often taboo issues. In this verbatim theatre project, the audience is invited to peek behind the scenes of this fascinating industry.
Grace Under Pressure was originally and successfully performed in 2017 at the Seymour Theatre in Sydney as part of the Great Ideas Performance Series 2017. A review can be read here.
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After the play: time for discussion and refreshments
After the play, there will be a brief panel discussion of issues raised, followed by light refreshments and a chance to express your views about what helps people flourish in healthcare work. You will be invited to participate in some small research activities by expressing your opinion. Participation is entirely voluntary.
Must RSVP for tickets
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