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Women at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) and Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company have produced their 20th theatre show together, She’ll Be Apples.

Women at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) and Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company have produced their 20th theatre show together, She’ll Be Apples.

She’ll Be Apples explores themes of homelessness, domestic violence, mental health and how these issues intersect with the criminal justice system.

While exploring serious issues, the show takes a hopeful view on regeneration and renewal for people through connection, community, intensive support and safe housing.

Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company works with women in prison, women post-release and marginalised young people to create high-quality theatre and pathways into education and community.

Women in prison are paired with actors from Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company to produce the shows, giving them a voice and an outlet to share their stories of resilience and strength.

Working on the shows provides the women with an opportunity to gain perspective on the experiences that have led to their offending.

The program helps to build the women’s self-esteem and confidence and encourage them to use creative expression to break negative cycles of abuse, poverty and recidivism.

About the program

Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company has a longstanding relationship with the department, having worked with women in the Victorian prison system since 1980.

The company offers drama, music, dance and visual art workshops at both DPFC and Tarrengower Prison, with approximately 120 women engaging with the program each year.

Many of the women continue to volunteer their time and stay connected with the company after their release from prison.

For more information, visit the Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company website (External link).

Image sourced from somebodysdaughtertheatre.com (External link)