Thursday 31 August: Exploring Themes of Migration: Conversations with Local Organisations
Join us for a post-show talk with organisations working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Hackney. We’ll discuss the themes of the play, the challenges faced by refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, and the work that is being done to support them.
The talk will be chaired by theatre-maker Hester Welch and will include speakers from Hackney CVS and Xenia Hackney.
The post-show talk will take place following the performance and will last 30 minutes.
Friday 1 September: Behind the Curtain: A Conversation with Playwright and Director
Join us for a post-show talk with the playwright and director of The Wetsuitman.
They’ll give insights into the making of the show, including the creative process, the challenges of staging the play, and the hopes and dreams they have for the show.
The talk will be chaired by Deema Al-Mohammad, our embedded critic and cultural dramaturg, and will feature playwright Freek Mariën and director Trine Garrett.
The post-show talk will take place following the performance and will last 30 minutes.
Saturday 2 September matinee: join us for a unique and free Theatre Club experience!
Picture it as a book club, but with a twist! Instead of discussing a book, we’ll discuss the performance we’ve all shared. It’s a welcoming space for you to express your thoughts, viewpoints and opinions about the show and its themes. No one from the Creative Team will be present, and the discussion will be facilitated by director Tian Brown-Sampson.
The Theatre Club is open to matinée audience members and will take place following the performance and will last 1 hour, finishing at 5:50pm.
Whether you’re a theatre-maker, translator, language lover, or simply a fan of great theatre, we hope you’ll join us for our engagement programme.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Visit our website for more details: https://www.foreignaffairs.org.uk/the-wetsuitman-post-show-talks-and-theatre-club/