The Teenage Pregnancy Project
March 2008 - present
The UK has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Western Europe; twice as high as Germany and France and five times as high as The Netherlands. 20,000 under-18s get pregnant each year
Why are more young people becoming pregnant?
What happens to young people when they become pregnant?
What challenges do they face as young parents?
How can we help young people to make more informed decisions about sex and relationships?
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This play explores the emotional, social and economic impact of becoming a teenage parent.
The production lasts for one and half hours and is suitable for audiences of up to 200 young people. The production is low tech and adaptable to suit any space. The company require at least 40 minutes in the space before the audience arrive and approximately 30 minutes to clear away at the end. The minimum space required is 6m square with minimum height of 2.3m.
The Teenage Pregnancy Project is our most successful production to date and is now in its 5th year of touring.
Available for local tour: 20th February to 9th March 2012
Available for national tour: March to July 2012
Running time: 90 mins
Suitable for: Year 9+
To book a production for your school contact Peer Productions on 01483 476825 or claire@peerproductions.co.uk.
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