Talawa's series of play readings showcasing the best in Black British writing is back.
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Young Vic, London
66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ
14 May, 28 June and 20 July 2010
Tickets: 020 7922 2922
Flipping the Script brings you the chance to hear stories from new and emerging writers who are exploring and celebrating the Black British experience in all its complexity and diversity.
These are some of the best untold stories of Black Britain, told by some thrilling new voices.
14 May, 7pm
Winsome's Daughter by Faith Miller
Winsome's daughter lives in a hostel. She's angry and alienated from society. Her chief way of ending a conversation is with a bone crunching head-butt. When Esther - a shrewd social worker - turns up, everything changes. Esther's philosophy is, "all humans want to thrive". Winsome's daughter recognises this and tries to change. But can she take a leap of faith?
28 June, 7pm
The Only Way by Olu Alakija
Amba and Ben are part of the new Black middle class. After Ben loses his job he happily takes a back seat; that is until they take on a lodger. Jae, quietly and corrosively reminds Ben of Amba's place. His insidious intrusion exposes the fragility of the relationship, and leads to a climax that will change both of their lives forever.
20 July, 7pm
Brixton Rock by Kolton Lee
an adaptation of Alex Wheatle's novel
It's 1980. Against a backdrop of racial tension that will eventually lead to the 1981 Brixton Riots, we meet a bunch of wily teenagers. Dabbling in drugs, partying, petty crime and misdemeanours, we follow them as they try to find love, self expression and freedom. Brixton Rock gives us a fascinating snapshot of Black London in the early eighties.
