Performance

VenueBirmingham Repertory Theatre
Other spaces: The Door
TownBirmingham
CountyWest Midlands
From1st June 2010
To5th June 2010
When19:00
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Random

T0853920188
Mum cooks, Dad sleeps, Sister hustles and Brother is late down again. Another normal day in the life of a family. By lunchtime one random act has changed everything. Random tells the very real and human story of lives torn apart by a random act of violence. Written by Debbie Tucker Green, one of Britain's foremost female playwrights, random is an important, funny and powerful play following a day in the life of an ordinary Black family. The story begins early in the morning as different members of the family prepare for the day - the usual banter and sparring of a close-knit family ensues. We follow Sister to her work place, Brother to school, and Mum to the high street shops. Everything is normal and familiar until police officers arrive at the door with news that no family wants to hear…
Author Debbie Tucker Green


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Production details

This vivid and powerful one-woman play premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2008 to critical acclaim. Debbie Tucker Green is one of Britain’s most exciting new playwrights. She won the 2004 Olivier award for Most Promising Newcomer for her play Born Bad and her other recent plays include Stoning Mary (Royal Court) and Trade (RSC). Running time: 50mins The Door

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Company

Producer Royal Court
Director Sacha Wares
Performer Seroca Davis
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