The Journey
The play looks at the developing relationships between a group of friends as they pass from primary 6 and 7, into secondary school and the state of adolescence. Jack, Kirsty, Ronny and Paula discover a hide-out on their way to school – a disused railway arch beside a busy road. They can pull back the corrugated iron fence and enter into a secret and secluded world that belongs only to them. In this place they confide in each other, have a good laugh and try to understand and come to terms with the changes that affect them.
The play looks at the developing relationships between a group of friends as they pass from primary 6 and 7, into secondary school and the state of adolescence. Jack, Kirsty, Ronny and Paula discover a hide-out on their way to school – a disused railway arch beside a busy road. They can pull back the corrugated iron fence and enter into a secret and secluded world that belongs only to them. In this place they confide in each other, have a good laugh and try to understand and come to terms with the changes that affect them.
As they grow older they experience more freedom and begin to stay out later in the evenings, going further afield. The lack of parental control is not always accompanied by the sense of responsibility it requires, and when a new kid, Mike, stumbles into the gang's secret place the balance and behaviour of the group is thrown into disarray. Loyalties are challenged, boasts are made and a feeling of bravado permeates the group.
Target Audience P6
Running Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resources
A support pack for this play has been developed, which links to Expressive Arts – Drama 5-14 National Guidelines. The materials can be downloaded by clicking here.
It is recommended that the P6 class which watches the play disseminates the key road safety messages to the rest of the school. For further information contact your local Road Safety Unit.
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Publications
The Journey - An Assembly
A teaching resource that offers class follow-up work from each scene within The Journey.
The Journey - Forum
This resource includes teachers’ notes, group scene sheets and a copy of the script.
The Journey - Group Scenes
A 12-page activity booklet with tasks relating to each of the scenes in The Journey.
The Journey - Introduction
A teaching resource which offers a practical drama-based approach exploring road safety themes within the play.
The Journey - Scene Suggestions
Teaching notes to support activity booklet for students to develop scenes in The Journey.
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