My name isn't Offred, I have another name which nobody uses now because it is forbidden ...

It was after the catastrophe when they machine gunned Congress and the army declared a state of emergency.
They blamed it on Islamic fundamentalists at the time. Then they suspended the Constitution. They said it
would be temporary ...

I'd like to believe this was just a story ...

Using multimedia and original soundtracks this fast paced, hard hitting adaptation captures the wit and bitter irony
of Margaret Atwood's classic dystopian novel this production is suitable for years 10 and 11 studying Drama,
Citizenship, English Literature or PSHE even if they have not studied the novel.

Which is more important - the freedom to live our lives as we please or freedom from crime, terrorism and
persecution? The performance can include an interactive seminar / workshop in which the events of the play will be
discussed in the light of current debates about personal freedom in the post 9/11 world . Interactive voting
technology will be used allowing the participants to have their say on a number of ethical and moral dilemmas.

Cast
Elizabeth George
Rebecca Kenyon
Karen Singer
Laurie Tallack

Crew
Brendon Burns (Director)
Emma Newell (Stage Manager)