Neighbour-hoody helps pupils consider impact of anti-social behaviour

Sheffield Homes are teaming up with interactive theatre company Dead Earnest to encourage pupils to think about the impact of anti-social behaviour on Sheffield’s communities.

 

A special play, called neighbourhoody, has been developed by Sheffield Homes and Dead Earnest with the help of Year 10 pupils to highlight how anti-social behaviour can have a negative affect on neighbourhoods and people’s lives.

 

Dead Earnest will be performing neighbourhoody to Year 7-10 pupils in schools throughout November. 

 

This play is very different from traditional theatre the pupils are used to…the youngsters are actively encouraged to stop the play and make changes!

 

As the play progresses if pupils disagree with any behaviour performed by the characters, they can stop the play, rewind it and become the director for the scene.  This encourages pupils to think about what they are seeing and encourages them to discuss why behaviour in the play is wrong or may not be the most appropriate way to deal with things.

 

The play is funded by Sheffield Homes and is therefore free to interested schools. 

 

Janet Parry, Director of Housing Management at Sheffield Homes said, “We are always looking at new and interesting ways to show people how serious anti-social behaviour is and how they can help to stop it in their neighbourhood.  There is a lot of good work taking place by young people and we are hoping this play will encourage more young people to take an active positive role in their communities.”