Details

Set in a prison cell, examines the factors that can make a young man believe that crime pays. Explores the growing but ambivalent friendship between two black prisoners from different backgrounds. Charlie, a Dalston lad, wonders whether a gun and gang membership can buy him 'respect' or whether Ash, a former teacher, has other options that are worth pursuing. Ash presents him with an alternative. Length 1hr 15mins (no interval)

Cast/Performers

Femi Oyeniran (Charlie), Christopher Streeks (Ash)

Creatives/Company

Author: Lynn Greenwood
Company: StoneCrabs
Director: Franko Figueiredo
Design: Lu Firth
Sound: Dinah Mullen
Lighting: Adam Crosthwaite

Basic

Basic (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0332644422. Details of all Basic archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0658873539

Archive Listings

17 Apr 07
to
5 May 07

Hackney Empire
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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