Details

Alem and his father are in a B&B in Datchet. Alem has lived in Ethiopia and Eritrea but this is his best holiday ever. But in the morning Alem's father is gone, a note explains that his parents didn't want him to risk his life in the war at home. So they have left him in the UK. A refugee. From care home, to foster home, from school to court, Alem's journey makes him reach inside himself to find courage to go on and strength to speak out. Recommended age: 10+. Running time: 90mins

Cast/Performers

Fisayo Akinade (Alem), Rachel Caffrey, Andrew French, Dominic Gately, Becky Hindley, Dwayne Scantlebury

Creatives/Company

Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Producer: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Adapted by: Lemn Sissay
Director(s): Gail McIntyre, Natasha Betteridge (associate director), Lucy Hind (movement), Kay Magson (casting)
Design(s): Emma Williams, Mic Pool (projection)
Lighting: Malcolm Rippeth
Sound: Jonnie Khan
Dramaturg: Ben Jancovich