24th June
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2nd August 2008
Starting time: 8 PM
STUDIO 1 ‘You got the Whites – they’re a collective. Then there’s the Asians – they’re unified. And then there’s us. Divided. It’s deep.’
Two London lovers.
One African.
One West-Indian.
What’s the problem?
Follow your heart or honour your family?
After the cult success of its work-in-progress production at Arcola Studio 2 last year, Torn transfers to the main house with an updated script and a new creative team. Kelle Bryan (Eternal), Jocelyn Jee Esien (Little Miss Jocelyn) and Wil Johnson (Waking the Dead) lead an all-star cast.
Sharp-tongued, witty, provocative and bold, Torn tells familiar story of star-crossed lovers against an unfamiliar backdrop - inter-racial conflict in our black communities.
Raz Shaw, who directed the critically acclaimed revival of Frank McGuinness’s Factory Girls for the Arcola in 2006, makes a welcome return.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Raz Shaw
Design: Hannah Clark
Lighting: Anna Watson
Sound Designer: Adrienne Quartly
Assistant and Movement Director: Lootie Johansen-Bibby
CAST:
Kwaku Ankomah
Michelle Asante
Kelle Bryan
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Richard Hollis
Jocelyn Jee Esien
Wil Johnson
Brooke Kinsella
Femi Oguns
Antonia Okonma
'A powerful debut.' The Stage
'It’s because of plays like this, that the Arcola is exuding the current vibe of über-cool.' - British Theatre Guide
'Torn is fun, funky and perfectly done: slick directing, fabulous lighting and faultless acting. Femi Oguns (writer) had written real, recognisable characters and actors had snapped them up and, you could see, enjoyed every line.' - British Theatre Guide
'Oguns’ ability to move you from laughing out loud to choking back the tears within seconds proves he’s a talent with a lot more to give.' - What's on Stage
'The hugely likeable characters are all complex, intriguing and rich in their own culture – and the cast interact and work together in a way that’s utterly electrifying.' - What's on Stage
http://www.getouthavefun.co.uk/theatre.html
