Post by NeilVHughes on Mar 24, 2021 12:50:24 GMT
This summer we reopen with Out West
The world premiere of three new short plays written by three of the UK’s leading playwrights, The Overseas Student by Tanika Gupta (A Doll’s House), Blue water and cold and fresh by Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time) and Go, Girl by Roy Williams (Death Of England: Delroy).
All rooted in West London, the plays explore race, identity and our sense of place and purpose. Presented together as a triple bill of three one person plays performed to a socially distanced audience.
The plays bring together a fantastic creative team, co-directed by our Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan and emerging director Diane Page, with Set and Costume Design by Soutra Gilmour, Lighting Design by Jessica Hung Han Yun and Composition and Sound Design by Simon Slater.
The Overseas Student by Tanika Gupta
London. 1888.
An 18-year old Gandhi has just arrived from India to study Law. Miles from home, his wife and his family, we see him navigate a time of uncertainty, growth and opportunity. As he builds a new life, he explores the joys of money, food and women whilst facing the struggles of class and imperialism.
Gupta’s sharp and profound play is an insight into the teenage years of a man we know will grow up to be one of the most significant figures in history.
Tanika Gupta’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House set in Colonial Calcutta, launched Rachel O’Riordan’s acclaimed first season as Artistic Director of the Lyric. Tanika has written over 20 stage plays that have been produced to critical acclaim in major theatres across the UK.
Blue water and cold and fresh by Simon Stephens
London. 2020.
A walk back in time. A walk that may change everything he's ever believed.
In the wake of city lockdown living and the Black Lives Matter protests, one man's journey across London raises difficult truths he has to confront. The death of a loved one. His father’s racism. His own white privilege.
This heartfelt piece explores what it means to be a father, husband and son.
Simon Stephens is an Artistic Associate of the Lyric and multi-award winning playwright. His many plays for the Lyric and other leading theatres include Punk Rock, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Three Kingdoms and Sea Wall.
Go, Girl by Roy Williams
London. 2020.
Working as a security guard at Westfield and a mother to a teenage daughter, Donna sees her life as unremarkable. Why have things not turned out how she pictured when she was a young girl, inspired by the words of Michelle Obama? The hope and excitement she once felt has now become isolation and judgement of the choices she has made.
Until one night Donna gets a call from her daughter that makes her rethink her entire life. As their bravery and humanity is tested, Donna realises just how remarkable they both truly are.
A celebration of Black women, everyday heroism and female resilience.
Roy Williams is one of the UK’s leading dramatists. His most recent stage play Death of England: Delroy with Clint Dyer reopened the National Theatre. In 2020, he received an RTS nomination for Best Writer for Drama and BAFTA nomination for best short form Drama, both for Soon Gone, A Windrush Chronicle.
The world premiere of three new short plays written by three of the UK’s leading playwrights, The Overseas Student by Tanika Gupta (A Doll’s House), Blue water and cold and fresh by Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time) and Go, Girl by Roy Williams (Death Of England: Delroy).
All rooted in West London, the plays explore race, identity and our sense of place and purpose. Presented together as a triple bill of three one person plays performed to a socially distanced audience.
The plays bring together a fantastic creative team, co-directed by our Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan and emerging director Diane Page, with Set and Costume Design by Soutra Gilmour, Lighting Design by Jessica Hung Han Yun and Composition and Sound Design by Simon Slater.
The Overseas Student by Tanika Gupta
London. 1888.
An 18-year old Gandhi has just arrived from India to study Law. Miles from home, his wife and his family, we see him navigate a time of uncertainty, growth and opportunity. As he builds a new life, he explores the joys of money, food and women whilst facing the struggles of class and imperialism.
Gupta’s sharp and profound play is an insight into the teenage years of a man we know will grow up to be one of the most significant figures in history.
Tanika Gupta’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House set in Colonial Calcutta, launched Rachel O’Riordan’s acclaimed first season as Artistic Director of the Lyric. Tanika has written over 20 stage plays that have been produced to critical acclaim in major theatres across the UK.
Blue water and cold and fresh by Simon Stephens
London. 2020.
A walk back in time. A walk that may change everything he's ever believed.
In the wake of city lockdown living and the Black Lives Matter protests, one man's journey across London raises difficult truths he has to confront. The death of a loved one. His father’s racism. His own white privilege.
This heartfelt piece explores what it means to be a father, husband and son.
Simon Stephens is an Artistic Associate of the Lyric and multi-award winning playwright. His many plays for the Lyric and other leading theatres include Punk Rock, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Three Kingdoms and Sea Wall.
Go, Girl by Roy Williams
London. 2020.
Working as a security guard at Westfield and a mother to a teenage daughter, Donna sees her life as unremarkable. Why have things not turned out how she pictured when she was a young girl, inspired by the words of Michelle Obama? The hope and excitement she once felt has now become isolation and judgement of the choices she has made.
Until one night Donna gets a call from her daughter that makes her rethink her entire life. As their bravery and humanity is tested, Donna realises just how remarkable they both truly are.
A celebration of Black women, everyday heroism and female resilience.
Roy Williams is one of the UK’s leading dramatists. His most recent stage play Death of England: Delroy with Clint Dyer reopened the National Theatre. In 2020, he received an RTS nomination for Best Writer for Drama and BAFTA nomination for best short form Drama, both for Soon Gone, A Windrush Chronicle.
