Details

It's 1950s South Africa. A young newly married couple leave their rural village and disapproving family, for the city of Durban. Their goal to return home, rich and free. But, alienated in the city, unemployed and poor, Timi starts to lose his moral compass. Desperate to provide for his pregnant wife he steals a suitcase left on a bus not knowing what might be inside; an act which brings frightening consequences, dramatic twists and unexpected turns. Featuring live music composed and written by Hugh Masekela, The Suitcase brings together a unique partnership of venues enabling international work to be performed on five northern stages. The show will have its UK premiere at Hull Truck Theatre in September 2017 as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017's Freedom season before touring.

Creatives/Company

Author: Es'kia Mphahele
Company: Market Theatre Johannesburg
Adapted by: James Ngcobo
Director: James Ngcobo
Music: Hugh Masekela

The Suitcase

The Suitcase (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01203038318. Details of all The Suitcase archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0168453771

Archive Listings

4 Oct 17 to 7 Oct 17	Everyman & Playhouse Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive
27 Sep 17 to 29 Sep 17	The Dukes Lancaster, Lancashire Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Sep 17 to 16 Sep 17	Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
31 Aug 17 to 9 Sep 17	Hull Truck Theatre Hull, Humberside Performance Details => Venue archive

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