Holocaust play aims to stamp out intolerance

A Moyle Council report said; 'Red Card Theatre Company will perform their theatre show, 'Denial', to mark Holocaust Memorial Week.

'The programme will be delivered by the Arts Programme with the Good Relations Office in a joint project.

'The seeds of this play began after Red Card Theatre Company visited Auschwitz. The Second World War seems a long time ago to many people but this hard-hitting play reveals just how relevant it still is to our modern world.

'The play explores the roots of prejudice, intolerance and their chilling consequences as well as looking finally at the potential for generosity of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

'Red Card Theatre have performed the show in many diverse venues. They also performed in The Edinburgh Festival 2009 and in the Manchester 24/7 Festival 2009.

'There will be a performance and workshop/discussion afterwards with the company. Admission is free. The play is suitable for people aged 15+.

'Patrons will be advised that the play contains strong language and swearing which some people may find offensive.

'The theatre piece will perform on Tuesday January 26, Wednesday January 27 and Thursday January 28, venues to be confirmed.

'It will be shown across Moyle and will have one performance each in Ballycastle, Bushmills and Cushendall. Information publicising the theatre performances will be sent out to community groups, youth groups, schools and to public areas,' the report said.