--- title: "Scratching The Surface" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/2024-04-30-scratching-the-surface" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Scratching The Surface ![Image of Scratching The Surface](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/events/Scratching_the_Surface_Web_Event_Image.jpg) 30 April, 7.00pm – 1 May 2024 Priory’s next play is an educational performance written by Mark Wheeller that dramatises the story of his interviews with Rob, a young man, who as a teenager self-harmed. Mark chats to his family as they reflect on how traumatic it had been to live with this constant 'elephant in the room'. ‘Scratching the Surface’ explores how it affects not only the person self-harming but their family and friends. Performances on Tuesday, 30th April and Wednesday, 1st May. Restricted to 12+ due to the sensitive nature of the play. All tickets £7. Tickets available via SCOPay, at reception or on the door (cash only, thank you). Starts 7pm Doors open at 6.30pm, theatre doors open at 6.45pm. The performance is expected to end approx 8.15pm. Bake sale to support relevant mental health charities. [Drama](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/tag/drama) [Community](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/tag/community) [Fundraising](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/tag/fundraising) [Extra Curricular](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/tag/extra-curricular) [Personal Development](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/tag/personal-development) [ Easter Bingo](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/2024-03-27-easter-bingo) [Alumni Coffee Morning ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/events/2024-06-28-alumni-coffee-morning) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)