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Dateline: 22nd August, 2008 2008 Amnesty Award Winner The winner of the 2008 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award has been announced. It is Sherman Cymru's Deep Cut in Traverse 2, already a Fringe First winner.. Deep Cut follows the struggle of Des and Doreen James, as they seek answers from an unresponsive establishment as to how their daughter, Cheryl James, and three other young soldiers died while serving at Deepcut. The Award’s judging panel hailed Deep Cut as “Absolutely evoking the struggle of ordinary people against an uncaring system”, featuring “beautiful performances” and “a play that can make a difference in the world”. The Award was formally presented by Arun Gandhi, the grandson of India’s assasinated independence leader, at a ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday evening, with Des and Doreen James travelling to Edinburgh to take part. The Freedom of Expression Award is a collaboration between Amnesty International and the Big Issue in Scotland. The Award recognises Festival productions which make a significant contribution to the public's greater awareness and understanding of human rights issues. Amnesty International’s Scottish Programme Director, John Watson, said, “Deep Cut is a fantastic example of why the Freedom of Expression Award exists. This is theatre of the highest quality, but this is a play that wants to do more than entertain – it sets out to change the world.” Paul McNamee, Editor of the Big Issue in Scotland, added, “The Big Issue is delighted to give this award to Deep Cut, a play that has the potential to really make a difference. It is very important that we not only shine a light on human rights abuses in faraway countries but also look closely at our own backyard.”
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