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Bird of Prey by Kamal Simpson (Presented in collaboration with the BRIT School) After witnessing a terrible event, a mother and son flee their homeland of Jamaica to start a new and very different life in London. An excellent piece of writing that shows a sensitive approach to topical issues. Extreme Corners by Gary Baxendale (Shortlist Snapshot) Billy, a prizefighter facing the twilight of his career, faces off against Aqeel, the young Muslim taking the boxing world by storm. But issues outside of the ring soon take over. Extreme Corners bravely tackles the simmering racial tension in Britain today, set against the aggressive backdrop of professional boxing. Hothouse by Louise Monaghan (Writers Workshop) Billy, a prizefighter facing the twilight of his career, faces off against Aqeel, the young Muslim taking the boxing world by storm. But issues outside of the ring soon take over. Extreme Corners bravely tackles the simmering racial tension in Britain today, set against the aggressive backdrop of professional boxing. The Passport by Pierre Bourgeade (IPF Selected Play) The Passport is set in pre-communist Russia and Natalya has sold all her possessions to defect for a new life in another country. All she needs now is a passport from Fyodor, an upstanding civil servant who does everything by the book. But there are problems with her application and Natalya will need to assimilate the very principles of the bureaucraticregime she so wishes to escape. This daring piece of writing is a dark Orwellian tale of the power of the state to control every aspect of our life.Other listings | |
| 20 Nov 05 | Warehouse Theatre, Outer London :: V304 listing details L1701485204 |
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