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Saturday 27th April 2024

Elicit Theatre Company returns with a new play about austerity.

The Perils of Universal Credit

Elicit Theatre Company has written a play based around the benefit system, austerity & Universäl Credit. Written by Sharron Spice:

It raises awareness, educates & raises many questions. Based true accounts; this woman's story should activate change. We really would like you to attend, for further information & press enquiries email: elicittheatrecompany@gmail.com

Starring Kofi Sampaney; Michelle Gray & Sharron Spice.

Have you experienced being down on your luck & had to apply for benefits?

Worried if the stories in the news are true?

Based on factual experiences, we follow the journey of a young woman's experience whilst on benefits, the process of Universal Credit & the challenges she encounters while trying to survive whilst-looking for a job & feeling the effects of austerity in 21st century Britain.

Performance at

Viblast Centre

167 Old Street

London EC1V 9NH

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Tickets

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#ThePerilsofUniversalCredit #Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oct 23
“A very worrying and ultimately tragic story, lightened with humour. People need to know what #UniversalCredit is doing to people - this would lend itself very well to a #film “. 

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Oct 23
“Loved it, and it actually opened my eyes to the issues with Universal Credit, even though I’m on UC myself, Sharron’s final lines we’re beautiful and hit really close to home - It was really strong, had a good intermix of characteristic types - showed a really good transition of Sharron’s mental state and I wouldn’t mind seeing it adapted into a film, Thanks”.

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Oct 23
“The idea of the play is Fab! The script is great - There are moments of humour, that help to break up the seriousness of the content and it makes for an enjoyable evening, thanks for sharing - Keep it up! Best wishes for your following shows”. “SANCTIONS!!!” 😄

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Oct 23
“Thank you - Many people’s everyday experience portrayed - and the devastation of not being trusted - scrutinised, your integrity and worth constantly questioned - A very true portrayal of an anti-human and brutal system- Thanx - Amazing message, awareness and very heartfelt”.

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Oct 23
“A realistic play and frustrating this is still continuing - Excellent Show ! 
Well Done”.

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Oct 23
“A very thought provoking performance, which has obviously been well researched - Thanks for your hard work!”

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Oct 23
“I was very impressed with the slides, which heightened the feeling of a system that is not fit for purpose”.

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Oct 23
“Very well thought through and good #acting - Amazing awareness”.

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Oct 23
“Great play highlighting the issues people face dealing with Universal Credit - Brilliant performance”.

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Oct 23
“Frightening, very well done! 



 
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Oct 23
“Subject matter very interesting and good cast”.
 
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Oct 23
“I have enjoyed it, good actors!
 
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Oct 23
“Well done Sharron - very informative. Thank you - I admire your drive, enthusiasm and talent. A very relevant play”.
 
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Oct 23
“Amazing great show, fantastic acting, would recommend! Exceptional and very emotional, bringing to light the real issues”.
 
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Oct 23
“Thank you so much for this, it is an 👁️ opener. It’s amazing!God bless you all”.
 
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Oct 23
“A really pertinent topic with both comedy and pathos, so much expressed with a minimal set and props which worked well. Very unexpected and emotive ending….”.
 
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Oct 23
True to life and managed to illustrate the inhumane system, in at times a powerful and dramatic energy as well as lightness and humour”.
 
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Oct23
“Very good, I truly enjoyed the show, it is hard to believe it is real and happening. The actor and actresses were fantastic, very moving and quite sad - So sad; Let’s hope we have some change soon”.
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Oct 23
“I did enjoy the #play and sadly that’s what’s happening all over the #UK - Thank you for all the people who have been involved in the play”.
 
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Oct 23
“Really good representation of the struggles black and ethnic minorities go through on a daily basis - Racism Prejudice micro transgressions - great actresses & representatives…keep going and who knows the awareness might bring some change… 
 
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Oct 23
“Good play 🙂Good content 🙂 Good cast - was not expecting that ending  - powerful ending - good use of the space - like the projector”.
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