Theatre of the Survivor – Details, episodes & analysis

Theatre of the Survivor is a survivor-led podcast bringing together original audio drama, creative storytelling and conversations with professionals to explore experiences of domestic abuse, recovery and the prevention of violence against women and girls.

Produced by Workie Ticket Theatre, the podcast has been developed by Founder & Co-Artistic Director JoJo Kirtley, building on research from her Churchill Fellowship, Staging Violence Against Women and Girls, which explored how theatre is being used internationally to empower survivors and challenge gender-based violence.

Content warning: Domestic abuse, misogyny and violence against women & girls.

Theatre of the Survivor Team

Project Co-ordinator, Facilitator, Producer & Writer: JoJo Kirtley

Podcast Host: Claire Rodgerson

Professional Interviewer: Fisa Humpledink

Director of audioplays: Corinne Kilvington

Actors: Meena Al-Nawrasy, Ashlea Sanderson, Maryam Ali, Corinne Kilvington

Songwriter: Kirsten Hall 

Song producer: Hati

Writer: Maryam Ali

Audio Engineer & Editor: Ko-Le Chen

Sound Technician & Assistant Editor: Simon Hymers

Podcast Jingle Creator: Amber Devereux

Artwork: Caitlin Murray

Publicity: Jane Imrie, Tyger Comms

With special thanks to organisations Al-Falaq Counselling, WWIN Specialist Domestic Abuse Services and Southmoor Academy who helped create the audioplays and song.  Support: Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247