Presented by Griese Youth Theatre. Written by Douglas Maxwell, directed by Leish Burke
'Sensation Nation' is a singing group founded by the unstoppable DD from among her school peers. She has grand plans for the group, which include a bid for the Nation’s Talent Show. They have just landed their first gig, but this isn’t just any old gig, this comes complete with a heartbreaking back story which will guarantee them votes further down the line. So she’s booked them in to sing at a funerallâ?
Griese Youth Theatre are currently taking part in the National Theatre London Connections Programme, a programme of ten specially commissioned plays for young people.
National Theatre Connections gives youth theatres an opportunity to stage a brand new play, written for actors aged 13-19 in their home venue (Riverbank Arts Centre Newbridge) and at a partner theatre (Grand Opera House Belfast March 25th, 26th). Griese Youth Theatre previous NT participation resulted in the group making a short film from the rehearsal process and travelling to London to edit and produce a short film ‘My Baby Girl’ with the BBC Blast team.
For more information visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk or www.grieseplayers.com