Showcase 2007

“These People”

A play written and directed by Pom Boyd.  The play emerged from Pom’s drama workshops with the group

“Somewhere to Flap your Wings”

Book publication from the creative writing workshops with Poet Paula Meehan

Art Exhibition

Display of creative work facilitated by artists Eoghan O Neill and Arthur Kavanagh

“Jack, Jill and The Green Devil”

Documentary film made by RADE participants under the direction of filmmaker Alessandro Molatore

Tai Chi demonstration

Venue: Project Arts Theatre, Temple Bar

Guest Speaker: President Mary McAleese

About the Work: President Mary McAleese spoke about the programme & participants:

“RADE’s innovative programme of combating substance abuse through art introduces addicts to their own genius, their own best selves, it focuses on the buzz that living a positive life can bring, a buzz that is genuine and life enhancing...”

Poet and Broadcaster Theo Dorgan was MC for the evening.  

“These People” was staged in Axis Theatre Ballymun, Driaocht Blanchardstown and Dochas Womens prison

“Jack, Jill and The Green Devil” was selected for screening at the International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm in Liverpool, UK, 26-29 April 2010

Exhibition

A continuation of the work displayed at the showcase

Duologue scene from “Buckets”

A piece written by RADE participants

About the Work: The art exhibition continued on to The Temple Bar NGG Gallery and The Ilac Library

Venue: The Atrium, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices

Guest Speaker: Lord Mayor Paddy Bourke, Brian Maguire - Artist

Readings: “Somewhere to Flap your Wings”

Creative writing from classes by award winning writer Paula Meehan

Venue: The Ilac Library, Dublin 1