Seemingly a way of escaping the here and now, addiction has that silently sinister way of starting off in the periphery of one’s life before unknowingly rooting itself into every fibre of one’s being. A coping strategy for life’s harsh realities, battling an addiction is a tough prospect within itself. Delving into this facet of life in timely piece Follow the Lines, Olivia Pryle crafts a dynamic monologue carving out the ups and downs of someone trying their best to get by.
Originating from the Akan Tribe in Ghana, the term Sankofa translates as “To go back and get it”, a reminder of how important it is to look back at the past and revisit our roots in order to move forward. The word such a powerful sentiment it has with it its very own symbol, characterised by a striking heart shaped logo. Delving into her recent, as well as not so recent past and heritage, British Ghanaian theatre maker Nicole Acquah presents a semi-autobiographical piece tying folklore with the modern day.
Life… death… and all the plans in between… bold concepts explored in Brian Beaton’s black comedy, Swedish.
A celebration of womanhood and the experiences that have shaped our leads, writers Rhiannon Owens and Nick Maynard present Jam Tart/Lemon Kurd – two monologues delving into the relatable, offering up space to connect.
Katy Maw – Jam Tart
Officially established in November 2014 by co-founders Tessa Hart and Rebecca Pryle, The Bread and Roses Pub Theatre, based in Clapham, has continued to fulfil its commitment of supporting new writing and emerging theatre companies and artists. Having received a 2020 commendation for ‘Pub Theatre of the Year’ from the London Pub Theatre Awards and an award from The International Centre for Women Playwrights Award three years in a row (2015, 2016 and 2017), the venue has proven just how vital the work they do is. Currently under the leadership of Artistic Director Velenzia Spearpoint and due to stage the sixth edition of the Clapham Fringe Festival, taking place from the 22nd September until 10th October, the Bread and Roses Pub Theatre tell us more about what to expect from this year’s event!
I and the Village is a play about some kind of centre, in which people are living, or being kept, it is never really clear. Three women live in one room, and eventually, they all leave. And that’s pretty much it; on the surface, this concept has enormous scope to delve into the tension and interpersonal relationships in such an intense space.
Image courtesy of Ali Wright.
The Sun Shining On Her Hands is a production of originality, colour and creativity. The story follows the character of Marie from Georg Büchner’s expressionist play ‘Woyzeck’.
