Details
A primary school in the UK today reports a pupil believed to be harbouring anti-British sentiments to the police. 1842, the remnants of the East India Company army retreat from Kabul to British India. A woman searches for her lover on the Highway of Death, Iraq, 1991. An arms deal negotiated in a war zone hotel changes a young businessman's life forever.
Wipe These Tears is theatrical montage journeying across borders and centuries to explore imperial methods of crushing dissent and to celebrate solidarity. Commissioned by CPT
Cast/Performers
Lizzie Clarke,
Sofia Danu,
iulia isar,
Shala Nyx,
Sama Rantisi,
Kareem Samara (musician)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Sinziana CojocarescuProducer:
Claire Gilbert (for BEZNA Theatre)
Director(s):
Nico Vaccari,
Haruka Kuroda (fight),
Marie Fortune (puppets for Foan & Fortune)
Music:
Giulia GallonLighting:
Amy DanielsSound:
Dan BalfourOther(s):
Laura Hannah (vocal master),
Zuhal Kizitug (social media)