Butterfly Effect is inspired by the real-life stories of young people and ex-offenders that have been impacted by prison, addiction and struggles with their mental health. The play follows six characters from their school days through to the present day, exploring why they made the choices that led to them serving time in jail and how they might have made different decisions or accessed support.
Spanner in the Works Theatre Company’s new production explores how trauma, lack of opportunity, and a lack of resources can influence young people’s choices. How do we take care of each other and ourselves in a world where the odds can seem stacked against us? How do we change or recover from choices that have led us onto difficult paths?
Butterfly Effect is written and directed by award-winning playwright Patricia Downey.
Contains strong language and scenes that some might find upsetting. Suitable for 14+.
Funded by ARCS (Assets Recovery Community Scheme)
Performances open to the public
- Tuesday 1st Oct @8pm – Saints Youth Club Summerhill Dr Dunmurry BT17 0BT
- Thursday 3rd Oct @7pm – Barronhall 230 Antrim Rd BT36 7QX
- Saturday 5th Oct @7pm – St John’s Church Hall 283 Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 9SR
- Wednesday 9th Oct @7pm – Shankill Women’s Centre 3 Mayo Link Bt13 3BD
- Thursday 10th Oct @7.30pm – Mayfield Village Hall 38 Mayfield High Street BT36 4GX
