Archive listings for The Gift (2023)

Work type: Play.

T02091035697

Director Lande Belo. Costume Laura Coulton. Lighting Nick Insley. Sound Colin Guthrie. Music Colin Guthrie. Stage ManagerLaurence Tuerk. Stage ManagerRoanne Insley (deputy). Director Katia Elsianli (assistant). Performer Megan Madaleine Freeman (Aina)). Performer Stella Betton (Aggie / Sarah). Performer Paulo Viera (James Davies / James). Performer Katie Smith (Mrs Schoen / Harriet). Performer Julia Blyth (Mrs Waller / Queen Victoria). Performer Tom Bailey (Reverend Venn / Ben).

8 Nov 23 to 18 Nov 23

Tower Theatre, Outer London :: V249
listing details L0626155066

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An outrageous comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation and drinking tea. Brighton 1852. A day in the life of Sarah, an African girl, adopted by Queen Victoria and raised in the Queen's circles. Today is the eve of her having to return to Africa but will she go? The Present. A day in the life of Sarah, a black middle-class woman staying in a Cheshire village with her husband and small child. They are paid a visit by well-meaning neighbours who have something to confess... The two Sarahs meet Queen Victoria for tea. This won't be your regular tea party...

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Author: Janice Okoh

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