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The Container archiveThe Container, by Clare Bayley, tells the story of immigrants trying to smuggle themselves into the UK inside a sealed container to start a new life. It takes place - actors and audience packed close together - inside a container lorry.

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Author: Clare Bayley

Archive listings for The Container

Work type: Play.

T947612229

Suitable for age 14+Producer Welsh Refugee Council. Director Bridget Keehan. Design Neil Davies.
17 Jun 11 to 25 Jun 11Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff :: V827
listing details L02131418668

T528998287

The Container was the hit of the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe, winning a Scotsman Fringe First and Amnesty’s Freedom of Expression Award. Working together with Amnesty, the Young Vic has made it possible for London to share the experience. She said of the show: "Most of us are isolated from the immigrant experience. We might read about these people in newspapers but we seldom hear their stories from their own mouths. Everything in The Container is based on actual events that really happened to someone." Each performance of The Container has space for an audience of just 28.Producer Young Vic (in association with Amnesty International). Director Tom Wright. Sound Adrienne Quartly. Design Naomi Dawson. Performer Amber Agar. Performer Doreene Blackstock. Performer Abbin Galeya. Performer Mercy Ojelade. Performer Hassani Shapi. Performer Chris Spyrides.
15 Jul 09 to 30 Jul 09The Young Vic, West End :: V245
listing details L0718310266

T1134454973

Rehearsed reading of new playDirector Deborah Bruce.
22 Sep 01BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168
listing details L0603029577
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