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Prison Play Offers Raw Glimpse into Inmate Lives
30 Apr
Summary
- Amateur actors visited an all-women's prison for performance insights.
- The play "Bad Girls" is based on an ITV drama set in a fictional prison.
- Woking has historical ties to women's prisons, including the first purpose-built one.
Woking Amateur Operatic Society and Musical Theatre visited HMP Send, an all-women's prison, to research their upcoming production of "Bad Girls." This experience provided the cast and crew with genuine insights into the daily lives of inmates, offering a perspective that transcends stereotypical media depictions.
The musical "Bad Girls" is inspired by the well-known ITV drama set within a fictional correctional facility for women. The group met with approximately 20 prisoners to discuss their experiences and answer questions about the theatrical production.
This performance comes to Woking, a location with a notable history concerning women's prisons. Historically, Woking was home to the UK's first purpose-built women's prison, established in 1869. Some inmates from that era created mosaic floor works, remnants of which are preserved in notable institutions like St. Paul's Cathedral. The production is scheduled to run from Tuesday, May 5, to Saturday, May 9, at the Rhoda McGraw Theatre.
