"There is a real hesitancy to mention the attacks and I'm puzzled by it," says playwright Noel Greig, who goes against the grain with his latest piece by recounting personal tales following 9/11.

"People are afraid of raising their voices. But this is not about September 11, in that I'm not attempting to go into politics. The play is about four people on which the event impacts."

Although not based on real-life accounts, the piece is partly a response to Noel's time spent working with young Muslims.

"One of the themes is: 'What do we do when faced with personal grief that is part of a public event?'," says Noel, who lives in Brighton. "The play looks at people's personal response and courage."

Set in a London park, Trashed focuses on four people - an American mother and son, and a British Muslim brother and sister - who each lost someone in the Twin Tower attacks.

But, as the characters struggle to understand each other, they discover a deeper connection.

Noel says conveying such powerful emotions on stage should bring out the best in actors Bobby Dosanjh, Hema Mangoo, Maggie O'Brien and Tony Steele.

"If actors have got good, meaty stories they thrive. When you've got a good story you can do anything."

Trashed was premiered by London-based Theatre Centre last year and such was its success it has been revived for another tour, with a couple of slight script changes following July's London bombings.

It will be taken to theatres as well as schools and, Noel thinks, will "cross the generations".

Noel has been involved in theatre since 1966 as an actor and director as well as playwright. His stage involvement began with Brighton Combination, the first fringe company to have its own HQ (a small building at the bottom of West Street which has since been demolished).

He hopes his latest piece will spark some "new thoughts and feelings".

"I think what a play can do is offer some experience for an hour that will hopefully enliven and disturb the air."

Starts 1.30pm and 7.45pm. Tickets cost £9.50 and £7.50 or £6.50 for schools. Call 01293 553636.