Six women, three stories, one limbo. Will they ever find their way out?2022 - Alice is getting married today. Carol had four husbands, but it didn't endwell with the last one... . Meeting over a bargain box in a charity shop, theysoon discover the horrific truth about their existence and hang on to their onlyhope of retribution.2005 - Cat is trying to fill in a form at an abortion clinic and make the hardestdecision of her life when her dead mother appears to stir things up. Is shegoing crazy, or do they have unfinished business?1985 - Mel is looking to escape the commotion of her mother's wake, and inthe basement, she finds a weird tape revealing a secret queer past. Will shefind the courage to break the cycle of shame her family is stuck in?Second Hand Problems is a wacky, honest and moving tragi-comedy about theshared griefs and joys of being a woman and the importance of sisterhood.These stories highlight how women can help each other through life's darkestmoments.

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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