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Laugh, Cry and Learn with the Silk Rags Project

If a friend received a cancer diagnosis, what would you say and do?

Follow the story of 5 friends and how they handle a cancer diagnosis.

We offer an award-winning educational reading & listening experience which explores this topic from different angles through laughter AND tears but also lessons learned along the way.

Our kits are for Individuals, Home Parties, Book Clubs & Community Theatre Groups.

Dig out your 'Inner Thespian', learn & raise funds for Cancer Research.

100% owned, created and managed on Tamborine Mountain, part of The Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia!

FROM OUR COMMUNITY .... to YOURS!

Our Story

Briohne Sykes Scriptwriter Powerfully Fragile The Silk Rags Project

Proudly backing Australian Cancer Research Foundation by donating 38% of gross proceeds for each sale. The Silk Rags Project is a Social Enterprise Business,.

Whilst undergoing cancer treatments, Briohne Sykes and Dee Handyside separately created a script and musical album which covered the experience.

They are now combined as an entertaining and educational experience which donates 38% of proceeds to Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

We acknowledge the collaboration and assistance of Griffith University in the research and development of our educational handout 'Not Sure What to Say & Do?'

Dee Handyside Composer The Silk Rags Project

Griffith University collaborated with us on an educational handout about better communication strategies when a friend receives a cancer diagnosis. The Silk Rags Project.

Express yourself, Enjoy yourself & Educate yourself while raising funds for Cancer Research

Polly Cameron took part in our film advert for The Silk Rags Project Host at Home Kit.

Taster Kits

Read, listen & learn in your own time.. Decide if you wish to upgrade to a group kit or other product - knowing that you have donated to cancer research.

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Filming of the Host at Home Kit advert. The Silk Rags Project.

Host @ Home Kits

Purchase a Group Hosting pack, invite some friends around & have fun reading out the characters & listening to the songs. Learn knowing that you have donated to cancer research.

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The original cast theatre production of the script of The Silk Rags Project. Script was previously
Powerfully Fragile by Briohne Sykes

Theatres

OUR AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE OF 'SILK RAGS THE MUSICAL' WAS A HUGE SUCCESS AT MONTO, QLD ON 2 & 3 MARCH 2024!

An in-expensive production for your community Theatre Group.. Minimal props & a small cast size challenges cast & crew whilst entertaining and educating audiences. Your Theatre Group will have donated to cancer research.

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Marketing poster for The Silk Rags Project presentation,.

Presentations

Join our Composer in a 1 hour audio, video & musical presentation which tells the story of 'The Silk Rags Project'. Ideal for community groups, corporate events & conferences.

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Role-Play Workshops

COMING SOON:

A role-play learning resource for hospitals & cancer patient support groups.

Participants will learn communication strategies and cancer patients will learn about the type of comments that they may receive after diagnosis.

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Know where your money is going

38% of our proceeds are donated to Australian Cancer Research Foundation

This means for every $50 spent - we will donate $19.03 directly to cancer research.

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The Silk Rags Project proudly backs Australian Cancer Research Foundation

The Silk Rags Project collaborated with Griffith University on our participant handout 'What to say and Do' when a friend receives a cancer diagnosis.