Details

Set in West Africa, the piece reveals the last, violent night of a desperate refugee woman, abandoned by her husband. In a performance incorporating traditional storytelling, and African and street dance; the play explores how the discrimination and rejection Medea suffers at the hands both of her husband and her adopted society, drive her to commit a final act of retribution.

Cast/Performers

Adura Onashile (Medea), Mo Sesay (Jason / Creon / The Boy), Inno Sorsy (The Nurse)

Creatives/Company

Author: Jean Anouilh
Producer(s): Theatre Royal Stratford East, Birkbeck University of London
Director: Suba Das
Design: Fabrice Serafino
Lighting: Anthony Newton