Y Touring's acclaimed Theatre of Debate production The Gift ,aimed primarily at 15-19 year-olds, has been adapted for television (originally shown on the BBC) and is now available for purchase in DVD and VHS format.

"Works like the Gift which raise key ethical questions without giving glib answers are important in preparing us for the future.’
Robin McKie, The Observer

The Gift tells the story of one family’s struggle and eventual victory over an inherited terminal genetic disease in an entertaining and deeply moving way.

The drama and the debate (a special version for television is included) are a superb resource for both engaging with and exploring the ethical dilemmas posed by genetic testing and embryo selection in the reduction of inherited disease as well as examining how far parents should be allowed to go in choosing the characteristics of their children, if and when that becomes possible.

The Gift succeeds in making genetics understandable while never underestimating the knotty moral and emotional issues surrounding  testing,screening and therapy.”
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

The students realised that scientific topics are not separate to the reality of some people’s lives and that scientific advancement brings challenging problems.
Science Teacher, Ryde High School, Isle of Wight

It stunned them, made them talk a lot, moved them.
English and Drama teacher, Blackfen School, London

Teacher Support Materials
Both the DVD  and the  VHS version include suggested preparatory/follow up lessons and extensive online resources are available

How to Order

The DVD, which allows immediate scene by scene access and a trailer is £10, and is on special offer just now. Buy a DVD and get a free VHS copy.

Please call 020 7520 3090 or email David Jackson to make your order

We are able to ship overseas, please contact David Jackson using the details above to arrange your order.