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2003

Flesh Wound

Written by Che Walker

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director
Ian Rickson

Dates Performed

Thursday 15th May 2003
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

A small, scruffy flat

Deirdra and Vincent, two siblings with a tumultuous relationship, find themselves at odds in a small, scruffy flat. Deirdra, strong-willed and determined, confronts Vincent about his reckless and violent behaviour, particularly his involvement with the dangerous Calderazzo family. Vincent, cornered and desperate, reveals the depths of his actions and the peril he faces. The tension escalates as the truth about their family dynamics and Vincent’s troubled past comes to light. As the Calderazzo threat looms closer, the siblings must navigate their fraught relationship and the impending danger.

The play explores family loyalty, betrayal, violence, and redemption. The play vividly portrays the struggles of a family on the brink of disintegration, capturing the emotional intensity and the stark reality of life in a rough urban environment. Through sharp, realistic dialogue and powerful interactions, the narrative explores the impact of past choices on present lives and the possibility of redemption amidst chaos.

Director(s)

Wilson Milam

Photo credit

All images credited to Stephen Vaughan

Cast & Creative

Cast

Tamzin Outhwaite

Cast

Michael Attwell

Cast

Andrew Tiernan

Designer

Dick Bird

Lighting

Neil Austin

Sound

Ian Dickinson

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