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The Bogus Woman archiveFrom a war-torn African state to conflict in a British Detention Centre, The Bogus Woman follows the journey of a young African poet and journalist, seeking asylum. Researched with asylum seekers at Campsfield and Tinsley House Detention Centres, this urgent and explosive production is a gut-wrenching testimony to the abuse of human rights in Britain. The winner of a Fringe First Award in Edinburgh 2000.

Cast/Performers

Noma Dumezweni

Creatives/Company

Author: Kay Adshead
Company(s): The Red Room, Mama Quillo
Director: Lisa Goldman
Design: Ti Green
Lighting: Simon Macer-Wright
Sound: Jules Shapter

The Bogus Woman

The Bogus Woman (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1869328624. Details of all The Bogus Woman archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01318877645

Archive Listings

3 Apr 01
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7 Apr 01
The Tron
Glasgow
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31 Mar 01Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Taunton, Somerset
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29 Mar 01
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30 Mar 01
Cambridge Junction
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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26 Mar 01
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27 Mar 01
Bristol Old Vic
Bristol, City of Bristol
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21 Mar 01mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre
Birmingham, West Midlands
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20 Mar 01South Street Arts Centre
Reading, Berkshire
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16 Mar 01
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17 Mar 01
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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16 Mar 01
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17 Mar 01
General
General, West Yorkshire
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7 Feb 01
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3 Mar 01
Bush Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
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Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 24Feb01: Caught this show in Edinburgh where it won a Fring first. The acting is extraordinary. Dozens of characters come to life, the writing moving, the politics incendiary. See it and never be disparaging about asylum seekers ever.
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User Reviews

USER: UK Theatre Web (24Feb01): Caught this show in Edinburgh where it won a Fring first. The acting is extraordinary. Dozens of characters come to life, the writing moving, the politics incendiary. See it and never be disparaging about asylum seekers ever.
CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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