With compassion and fearlessness, Vamos brings its trademark, wordless, full mask style to a story that needs to be told.Ī Brave Face is suitable for audiences aged 12 years and upwards, and is accessible to hearing and d/Deaf audiences alike.Ĭo-commissioners: London International Mime FestivalĬo-producers: Mercury Theatre, Colchester And then, when he returns home, the trouble really begins.Ĭreated from two years of research with ex and serving soldiers, families and health professionals, A Brave Face explores Post-Traumatic Stress, an unseen and often unrecognised injury of war, and the impact it can have on even the closest of families. But on one particular hot and desperate tour of duty, Ryan sees things he can’t talk about, to anyone. Training is complete, combat is a buzz he’s part of a team, and knows his job. Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Under bright blue skies, a small girl stands and watches the soldier. I’ll tell you about it when I get back.”Īfghanistan: 2009.

“ Dear mum, things are a bit tough right now.

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