Sweet Love
Sweet Love is a forum theatre production which explores the issue of Sexual Bullying. It was developed by Futures in March 2009 as part of a wider programme coordinated by Brook London to raise awareness and understanding around this issue in schools.
Futures delivered a series of consultation workshops at a secondary school in Southwark with Year 8 students to develop their skills in using drama to create a story and gather their ideas and perspectives on sexual bullying. The outcomes from these workshops were used to inform the development of Sweet Love.
Sweet Love toured across London in 2010, 2011 and 2012 to great success and as a result Futures plan to tour again with the production in spring 2013 to schools and UK venues.
"Today we have just said “farewell” to your cast as they have staged two performances in our school (Sydney Russell in Dagenham). They were outstanding and supported our delivery of SRE. We would like to book your company again next year." Teacher, 2012
"In my 12 years at the school this performance was the best we have ever received, totally brilliant! Pitched at the right level, our students loved it." Teacher 2011
"... fantastically thought provoking piece" Teacher, 2010
"I have rarely seen my year 8 students so engaged and focused, and they obviously could relate to what they were seeing" Teacher, 2010
Sexual Bullying can be defined as: Any bullying behaviour, whether physical or non-physical, that is based on a person's sexuality or gender. It is when sexuality or gender is used as a weapon by boys or girls towards other boys or girls, although it is more commonly directed at girls. It can be carried out to a person's face, behind their back or through the use of technology. NSPCC
