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A subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation... and tea.
Brighton, 1862. A day in the life of Sarah, an African girl, adopted by Queen Victoria and raised in the Queen’s circles. Today is the eve of her having to return to Africa but will she go?
The Present. A day in the life of Sarah, a black middle-class woman staying in a Cheshire village with her husband and small child. They are paid a visit by well-meaning neighbours who have something to confess…
The two Sarahs meet Queen Victoria for tea. This won’t be your regular tea party…
Written by Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Janice Okoh and directed by Dawn Walton, The Gift is the fourth national tour born from Revolution Mix – an Eclipse Theatre movement, spearheading the largest ever delivery of new Black British stories.
Past stories from Revolution Mix include the sell-out production of Black Men Walking (nominated for UK Theatre Awards’ ‘Best New Play’ and Writer’s Guild Awards’ ‘Best Play’) and 2019’s highly acclaimed Princess & The Hustler.
"Clever and complex vision of black Britons, then and now. Full of sharp, stinging dialogue... filled to the brim with great writing."
The Guardian
"A deft portrayal of prejudice... adept direction and fine performances"
The Observer
"Hilarious and destabilising... Dawn Walton’s production embraces levels, layers and structures that go beyond words."
Exeunt Magazine
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact the box office 020 8534 0310.
- Address
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Duration
Runtime: TBC
- Suitable For Children
Age Guidance: 12+
- Times
Wed 29 Jan – Sat 15 Feb 2020
- Where Do I Go
Gerry Raffles Square
Stratford
London
E15 1BN
By Train
Stratford Station is served by National Rail (Greater Anglia, London Overground, and c2c), the Docklands Light Railway, and the Central and Jubilee lines (zone 2).
By Bus
You can reach Stratford on the following buses: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, D8, N8, N86
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN