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BANTER VS BULLYING


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In 2015 ​Naked Frank Theatre began working on Banter Vs Bullying. Teaming up with Fixers UK they created a short film to launch the campaign to the community. Written by Carleigh-Ann Portelli and George Gregory; the film highlights the consequences of when 'banter' becomes homophobic 'bullying' in the school environment. Working alongside a handful of professional actors the cast mainly comprised of young performers in training between the ages of thirteen to twenty.

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"The most important part of this process was giving young people a voice. We could have chosen an all professional cast but that would have spoiled the integrity of the piece. Our aim was to educate and inspire young people; so it was imperative that young people were part of the project."

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After shooting the film, Naked Frank Theatre continued to work with Fixers UK to deliver interactive forum theatre workshops to the community to educate more young people. ​

"When homophobia in every UK school stops, we'll know we've done our job. Until then, the campaign continues."

Banter Vs Bullying was part of the Stop It Before It Starts! Campaign, an anti-homophobia campaign aimed at 13-18 year olds in the UK. The campaign was geared towards stopping homophobia before it starts in the school environment. The message was clear; it's okay to be gay and you have a choice to bully someone; choose not to!
CREATIVE TEAM

​DIRECTOR
George Gregory

​CAST
Carleigh-Ann Portelli
Claire Louise Portelli
Rebecca Briley
Jacob Davies-Giles
Kameron Mechen-Smith
Natalie Murphy
Anna Regelous
Billie Hewitt
Grace Knowles
Mari Beasley
Sarah Salmon
Mary Redmond
Isaac Trinder
Sonny Nettleingham
Nicole Nettleingham
Amber Rose Young

​WRITER
George Gregory
Carleigh-Ann Portelli

​PROJECT COORDINATOR
Stephen Fenning

​LIGHTING ASSISTANT
Gabriel Heidler

​SOUND OPERATOR
Gabriel Heidler

ORIGINAL MUSIC SCORE
James Rose

EDITOR
George Gregory

PRODUCER
George Gregory

SPECIAL THANKS TO
The Learning Centre, Bexley

SUPPORTED BY
​Gendered Intelligence
Galop
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"We don't believe that theatre can change the world; but it can change an opinion. Change enough opinions and you might just change the world."

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NAKED FRANK THEATRE
CARLEIGH-ANN PORTELLI
CLAIRE LOUISE PORTELLI
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BUT THEN IT BEGAN...
WHO SPILT SANTA'S SECRET?
BEFORE IT STARTS
JUST IN THE SAINT NICK OF TIME
TALES OF THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD
THE ANGEL OF DECEMBER
​PISSED OFF POETRY
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CATCH ME IF I FALL
​BANTER VS BULLYING
​GYRUS & THE FOREST
OUT BEYOND HER SHORE
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PASSIONATE POETS COMPETITION
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