WORDS taken from interviews with health professionals for a university research project are at the heart of Grace Under Pressure, a surprising, intimate, and deeply moving theatre experience coming to Newcastle on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14.
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Grace Under Pressure reveals the hidden stories of health professionals in their own words.
Health professionals are with us when we're born, and they're with us when we die. They devote their lives to caring for us. But how do we care for them?
Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if they haven't slept for days? What if they're also being bullied or sexually harassed at work?
What if they complain about having to work excessive hours, but are told to stop whinging and suck it up? How do they cope with the pressure?
Based on hours of in-depth interviews with doctors and nurses about their experiences of training and working in hospitals, Grace Under Pressure features stories that range from the wildly funny to utterly heartbreaking.
The producers of the show say that Grace Under Pressure will leave no audience member unaffected.
"Beautifully staged and disarmingly performed, Grace Under Pressure is a truly unique theatre experience," a spokesperson for the show said.
"Many of the issues faced by the health system today relate to staff difficulty, including excessive workloads, inappropriate levels of responsibility, poor behaviours including bullying and sexual harassment, mental illness, and job satisfaction."
Grace Under Pressure will be performed at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle, at 7.30pm on Friday, March 13, and at 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, March 14. It's recommended for audiences aged 14 and older.
The Lakes Mail has two double passes to give away to readers for the performance on Friday night at the Civic Theatre.
For your chance to win, send an email to info@lakesmail.com.au with the words "Grace Under Pressure" in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, address and daytime phone number in the body of the email. Winners will be notified by phone on Friday morning.
To book, phone Civic Ticketek on 4929 1977 or visit civictheatrenewcastle.com.au