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Cybersafety through theatre

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Cyberspace can be a troubling and dangerous place for children and young adults alike. Claudine Nightingale finds out about a theatre-based project discussing issues such as catfishing and bullying in a safe and open environment
Chickenshed company members work on the Plusnet Plays
Chickenshed company members work on the Plusnet Plays - PLUSNET

Those of you who are of a certain age might remember Konnie Huq from legendary BBC children's show Blue Peter. Since then, she has enjoyed a busy career as a presenter, writer and actor. Her most recent project, however, tackles an issue which concerns many parents and teachers: internet safety.

Huq has written three new plays, designed for children and young adults, that focus on this key issue. The plays, known collectively as Plusnet Plays on the Internet, are a concept fostered by the internet provider Plusnet, and developed in partnership with Huq, Internet Matters (a non-profit organisation helping families keep their children safe online) and Chickenshed Theatre Company.

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