We are excited to share that multi-award-winning actress Denise Gough and the hit play PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS is supporting Words Matter during its final run at the Trafalgar Theatre which ends on 10 August.
Duncan Macmillan’s (Lungs, 1984) intoxicating hit play directed by Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies, Wolf Hall, This House) and designed by Tony Award-winner Bunny Christie, which was first shown at the National Theatre, is considered a must see and been described ‘theatre at its most vivid’ (The Times).
Denise Gough reprises her Olivier Award-winning role as Emma, a struggling actress whose life is spinning recklessly out of control. Gough’s ‘blisteringly funny, brilliantly physical and achingly human’ (Financial Times) performance has been hailed by critics as ‘one of the greatest of her generation’ (Independent).
Over three weeks this month, at the end of each performance, Denise and the cast will highlight the work of Words Matter and a collection will be made for the charity. Denise experienced verbal abuse by adults when she was growing up and is passionate about Words Matter’s mission to end it.
Jessica Bondy, Founder of Words Matter says, “We are thrilled that the Trafalgar Theatre is supporting our mission to end verbal abuse of children. People, Places & Things is an extraordinary play with so many profound messages that resonate with Words Matter and our work. Denise Gough is truly exceptional as she depicts her character, Emma’s challenging journey to recovery.
Verbal abuse of children can cause lasting damage, leading to problems later in life, including issues such as substance abuse. Through research, raising awareness and collaborating with others on initiatives like this, we can end verbal abuse of children. Thank you to all those involved in the production for helping our cause. We need to stop verbal abuse before it starts. Let’s build children up, not knock them down.”