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What is it like reading this play now? 

The 2020s intensified anti-immigration sentiments, echoing the Brexit era. Asylum seekers in the UK now face heightened obstacles, including detention and deportation. The government’s clear prejudice towards certain groups mirrors Gabriel’s struggles in trying to appease the National Front. For many, particularly those marginalised, Gabriel’s experiences hit close to home.

What does it tell us about the past and the present? 

Black individuals, from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, still grapple with discrimination. While it may not always mirror Gabriel’s overt challenges, systemic biases, like police prejudice, persist. Other marginalised groups also face hurdles, often overshadowed by media distractions. Despite evolving narratives, the underlying biases of a white, patriarchal system remain.

What films or music does it make you think of?

Quite different in form but I think of ‘Dear White People’, or ‘Get Out’.