The dangers and consequences of drink driving were explored in a heavy-hitting theatre production performed by students at a Huntingdon secondary school.  

‘For My Girlfriend’ tells the story of a group of teenagers who persuade a friend, a newly-qualified driver, to take them for a spin after a few drinks.  

They’re then involved in a fatal car crash and the production explores the aftermath and the impact it has on their lives.  

The play tells the story of the aftermath a fatal car crash where a young drink driver had been behind the wheel. (Image: Layla Hobson) The play was performed by Hinchingbrooke School students at its Performing Arts Centre.

And to reinforce its important message, representatives from the emergency services shared their own real-life experiences of attending incidents involving drink drivers. 

The production's timing coincidently coincides with Cambridgeshire Police's preparations for the annual festive campaign to tackle drink and drug drivers. (Image: Layla Hobson)

Cambridgeshire Police is getting prepared for its annual festive campaign which cracks down on drink and drug drivers throughout December. 

PC Nick Southern, the force’s casualty reduction officer, said: “Drink and drug driving is one of the fatal five causes of collisions on our roads.  

“Therefore it’s important we highlight our work to tackle this wherever we can, which includes school visits and talks where possible to the younger generation...  

“... [This] includes highlighting the experiences of our officers on the frontline and the varied work they get called to on a daily basis.” 

The cast of 23 that performed the play "For My Girlfriend" at Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon. (Image: Layla Hobson) Meanwhile, the production at Hinchingbrooke School involved a cast of 23. 

The director was Chris Till and assistant director was Katie Toon. Both are drama teachers. 

Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon has its own Performing Arts Centre. (Image: Layla Hobson)

A school spokesperson said: “We are fortunate at Hinchingbrooke school to have a drama department who are brave in their ideas for performance, exposing students to a range of opportunities and audiences to a range of experiences.    

“We are so proud of the students for the sensitivity, maturity and commitment they showed. Mr Till and Miss Toone really got the best out of them in this high-quality production." 

  • Cambridgeshire Police’s dedicated hotline to report suspected drink or drug drivers is 0800 032 0845 and available 24/7. Calls are in confidence. Dial 999 if someone is in immediate danger.    

A damaged car was a focal point in the set in Hinchingbrooke School's performance of the play "For my Girlfriend". (Image: Layla Hobson) A spokesperson for the school praised students' "sensitivity, maturity and commitment" to the issues tackled in the production. (Image: Layla Hobson)

Representatives from the emergency services were also on hand to share their real-life experiences of incidents involving drink drivers. (Image: Layla Hobson)