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The Handmaid's Tale archiveSet in the dis-utopian republic of Gilead the government exercises control over all aspects of life. Schools have been turned into training camps for women to reprogram them to the new society's extreme religious ways of thinking. The authorities use 'the angels' - the military state force - to institute a restrictive and often violent iron control. Childbirth is low and society revolves around reproduction. Offred's function is as a handmaid, a reproductive tool, a 'walking womb'. Assigned to The Commander and despised by his wife, she falls in love with his chauffeur, Nick. Her identity, her child and her former life have been stolen and eradicated. The play explores the handmaid's struggle to remain true to herself and her illicit feelings for Nick, against the system that threatens her person and her sanity.

Cast/Performers

Claire Carpenter, Jonathan Kemp, Melanie Revill, Vivienne Rowdon

Creatives/Company

Book by: Margaret Atwood
Company(s): Haymarket Theatre Company, Central Studio
Adapted by: Brendon Burns

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1454441980. Details of all The Handmaid's Tale archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1337400775

Archive Listings

16 Oct 02
  to
18 Oct 02
Haymarket Theatre
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Oct 02
  to
18 Oct 02
Central Studio
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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