Performance

Venue	Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
	Also: Studio
Town	Outer London
County	Greater London
From	15th April 2023
To	13th May 2023
When	19:30. Apr 20 at 19:00. Sat Mats 14:30. Wec Mats 13:30
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (V315)
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Date of change: 29 Nov 22 - T01436937572

The Good Person of Szechwan

Work:: The Good Person of Szechwan (S01100516191)

Shen Teh, The Angel of the Slums, a good-hearted but penniless woman is given a gift of money by the Gods in order for her to continue with her kind deeds. The poor of Szechwan soon abuse her kindness and so, to survive, Shen Teh re-invents herself as a ruthless businessman - Shui Tal. This double life brings dilemma and strife and complications set in when Shen Teh falls in love. There is a growing suspicion of her mysterious absences and whilst in disguise as Shui Ta she is put on trial for the abduction of Shen Teh. Out of Brecht's sharpest and most exciting plays, with stunning music and mask.

Author

Bertolt Brecht

Production:: (T01436937572)

Updated for the 80th Anniversary - Three gods search for just one honest person on earth to justify humanity's existence. Finding Shen Te, penniless but principled, they reward her with a life-changing amount of cash. But starting her own business in a money centred, unequal society, her fortune soon turns to frustration as the more kindness she shows, the more complicated life becomes.

Adapted by	Nina Segal
Company	English Touring Theatre (ETT)
Director	Anthony Lau
Design	Georgia Lowe
Lighting	Jessica Hung Han Yun
Sound	Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Music	DJ Walde
Director	Jacob Sparrow (casting)
Performer	Tim Samuels (Second God)
Performer	Ami Tredrea (Shen Te / Shui Ta)
Performer	Leo Wan (Wang)
Performer	Nick Blakeley (Third God)
Performer	Melody Brown (Mrs Mi Tzu / Old Woman)
Performer	Aidan Cheng (Yang Sun)
Performer	Jon Chew (Lin To / Shu Fu)
Performer	Callum Coates (First God)
Performer	Togo Igawa (Husband / Priest / Court Clerk)
Performer	Camille Mallet de Chauny (Jobless Man / Policeman / Cousin)
Performer	Louise Mai Newberry (Mrs Yang / Wife)

Listing:: L1751919146

Production details

Updated for the 80th Anniversary - Three gods search for just one honest person on earth to justify humanity's existence. Finding Shen Te, penniless but principled, they reward her with a life-changing amount of cash. But starting her own business in a money centred, unequal society, her fortune soon turns to frustration as the more kindness she shows, the more complicated life becomes.

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Special Performances

2 May 23 Audio Described
4 May 23 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
9 May 23 Sign Interpreted

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