Additional information
by Mark Wheeller (Author), Charlie Wheeller (Adapted by)
Revised 2022 version including additional testimony from Ruth Dearnley (CEO of STOP THE TRAFFIK)
One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK tells true stories of people who are trafficked. Sunni and Whinney, at just six and eight years old, were sold by their parents and their story inspired the formation of the charity STOP THE TRAFFIK. Their mantra? 'People should not be bought and sold'. One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK goes on to tell the incredible true story of the charity's determined quest to get 1,000,000 signatures to enable them to go to the United Nations and call on governments to fight human trafficking. 'I was blown-away. It was like watching Slumdog Millionaire only this was live theatre... the young actors' hearts are beating and breaking in front of you. One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK should be recognised as Mark Wheeller's most far-reaching, insightful and accomplished play to date.' Paul Mills, Head of Drama, Westgate School, Winchester 'The hour long show was spellbinding and quite disturbing... it was one of the best productions I have seen in a long time, anywhere.' Ian Murray, Chief Editor Daily Echo Duration: 70 minutes approximatelyCast: 20 characters
The play is suitable for a large cast and multi-roling is also possible.
Author Biography
MARK WHEELLER began writing whilst a student at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol. After teaching drama for thirty-six years he retired in July 2015 to concentrate on writing and delivering Drama/Theatre workshops to students and teachers across the world. Mark is one of the most-performed playwrights in Britain. Too Much Punch For Judy has been performed over 6,000 times and Chicken! nearly 6,000. Missing Dan Nolan and Hard to Swallow are both set texts for the GSCE Drama 9-1 exams. His work has been a staple part of the Drama curriculum both in the UK and abroad for the past three decades. Professional productions of Hard to Swallow, I Love You Mum, I Promise I Won't Die and Chicken! regularly tour schools and many of Mark's works are available on DVD and digital formats. His study guides include Drama Schemes, The Story Behind Too Much Punch For Judy, Drama Club & Hard to Swallow - Easy to Digest. He has three children and lives just outside the New Forest, with his wife Rachel, and Labrador, Dusty.
