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Dateline: 21st August, 2006

Freedom of Expression Award Shortlist

Amnesty International has today announced the shortlist for the Freedom of Expression Award 2006. Now in its fifth year, this Award celebrates outstanding productions that tackle human rights issues in compelling and innovative ways.

The award acknowledges the importance of the space for progressive social and political change that is created by courageous writers and companies.

The shortlisted productions are:

• The Allotment (New Perspectives Theatre Company)
• The Art of Silence (Demarco Rocket Productions)
• Finding Marina (Children of the Sea and Plan)
• Jane Bussman: Bussman’s Holiday (Jane Bussman – Filthy Picture and Richard Jordan Productions)
• Unprotected (Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse)

The shortlisted plays cover the themes of asylum seekers in Britain, torture and imprisonment, child soldiers and violence against women.

Amnesty International’s Programme Director, Rosemary Burnett said, “We have had an extremely strong field of nominations this year and have a fantastic shortlist. The diverse nature of the shortlisted plays will make it hard for the judges but is evidence of the wealth of productions at the Fringe this year that are tackling human rights issues.”

The judges for the Freedom of Expression Award 2006 are:

Neil Cooper – Theatre Critic, The Herald
Stephanie Knight – Director, Centre for Community Research & Practice, School of Drama & Creative Industries, Queen Margaret University College
Joyce McMillan – Chief Theatre Critic, The Scotsman
David Taylor – Head of Drama, Scottish Arts Council

The winner will be announced on Friday 25th August at the Scotsman Fringe Awards Ceremony, Assembly Rooms, George Street, at 11am.

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