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Driven by injustice. Seeking retribution. Two white men take an Asian man hostage. |
Sgript Cymru’s latest production Orange is a raw and urgent rollercoaster by new writer Alan Harris. Set against the background of the conflict in Iraq it is a powerful, character based play that questions the true meaning of freedom. In the confines of a Cardiff bed-sit we are asked – who is the real prisoner?Sharp witted Saleem must talk his way out of captivity before it is too late. His captors are angry, ‘It’s an eye for an eye’ vows Chippie, but will the kidnappers push it all the way, or will someone make it right? Time is ticking as freedom and futures hang in the balance. Writer Alan Harris describes his ideas behind the play, “I wanted to explore the idea that many people, even those, in high authority, fool themselves. It's the idea that someone can convince themselves they are doing something good when, in fact, they are doing terrible harm. I knew the kidnap victim immediately. I didn't want him to be just a victim. Even though he is bound and imprisoned he still has a weapon - his words. The other two characters have a difficult relationship, not only with each other but with their captive. Again it goes back to the concept that they can only be free when they admit to themselves, and to each other, who they really are.” Orange will be performed at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff from the 6th to the 23rd of September 2006. Follow the rehearsal and development process on the Orange blog at: www.orangetheplay.co.uk Director – Tessa Walker Tessa has worked extensively as a director, her credits include work for National Theatre, The Traverse Theatre, Soho Theatre, The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Chelsea Theatre. It is Tessa’s first time directing for Sgript Cymru and she says that she is ‘Delighted to be working with an exciting company like Sgript Cymru on such a powerful and moving new play’ Orange by Alan Harris Sgript Cymru is extremely pleased to be presenting the first play from new writer Alan Harris. Alan has written an extremely powerful, character-based chamber play. Intense, touching and unexpectedly comic, the drama explores the true meaning of freedom and captivity through an examination of race, class and sexuality. Orange will be performed at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff from the 6th to the 23rd of September 2006 – tickets £8, £6 concessions: Chapter Box Office: 029 2030 4400 Preview performance on Wednesday 6th September – tickets £5 Post show discussion with writer Alan Harris and director Tessa Walker on Tuesday 12th September – free to ticket holders that evening. |
| Sgript Cymru web site: www.orangetheplay.co.uk |
| Carys Shannon e-mail: carys@sgriptcymru.com |
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 |
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