Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Dominic Cooke
Dates Performed
Friday 21st January 2011
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
England, 2011: Where ancient Romany traditions seep through the cracks of modern society
This powerful verbatim play that illuminates the rich, complex lives of the Romany Traveller community. Drawing from intimate interviews with Romany individuals across Eastern England, this tapestry of personal narratives pulses with authenticity and raw emotion.
Under Indhu Rubasingham’s deft direction, a diverse ensemble breathes life into characters caught between worlds – cherishing memories of traditional childhoods while navigating the often hostile terrain of contemporary Britain. The play deftly explores themes of cultural identity, generational change, and the struggle for belonging in a society that often views Travellers with suspicion and misunderstanding.