Following a two-year research partnership with the UK’s only charity dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer, Prevent Breast Cancer, Genesis is a new play from acclaimed playwright Frazer Flintham at The Lowry on 11 and 12 November.
Taking inspiration from interviews with medical professionals as well as patients and their families, the production was initially developed with the late Morag Siller (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Holby City and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet).
The project continues in her memory after Morag died of breast cancer in April. Coronation Street co-star and breast cancer survivor Sally Dynevor (known to viewers as Sally Metcalfe) succeeds her as an advocate of the project.
Flintham explores the complex human dilemmas around preventative medicine through the character of leading geneticist Rachel.
It’s also at Beggar's Theatre, Cumbria 22 November and The Continental, Preston the following night.