In Conversaton with Janet Steel

Wed 29 April | 7.30pm

Screen 3

Tickets £5

Since 2003, Janet has been Artistic Director of Kali Theatre, a company that develops and presents new theatre writing by South Asian women, seeking out strong individual writers who challenge public perceptions through original and thought provoking theatre. 

Janet comes to the Rich Mix stage on Wednesday 29 April to speak about the UK Asian theatre scene and its emerging writing talents. Wrioter and Filmmaker Suman Bhuchar will host the discussion, and Janet will invite a young writer to speak with her.

http://www.richmix.org.uk/conversation.htm

Talkback

by Kali Theatre

Tues 5 – Fri 8 May | 7.30pm

Venue 1

Tickets £5

Building on the success of our Giving Voice Festival Kali presents another showcase of rich and diverse readings of exciting new writing by South Asian women.  Come and experience some of the freshest and most original emerging voices in new theatre writing.

Tues 5 May  |  7.30pm

Somewhere in the Middle East a son blows himself up, a father sinks into madness, a devil comes to call, a best friend struggles to save his friend, two hermaphrodites have a message, a young boy is meant to be a healer and a priest is supposed to be a believer.  A storm builds and each man has to face the truth.

Wed 6 May  |  7.30pm

Raza and Saira seem like the perfect couple; he is kind and doting, she is intelligent and beautiful. But the appearance of a stranger reveals the secrets beneath the surface of their marriage and triggers a storm of passion, hatred and death.  A darky comic play that explores greed, power and the illusion of love

Thurs 7 May  |  7.30pm

1970’s Liverpool. Two inseparable teenagers, Rani and Kerry, are growing up fast.
As the full impact of their widely differing family backgrounds and attitudes puts their friendship to the test, the looming threat of racism threatens to damage their relationship for good.  Set against some of the colourful events of Liverpool’s history, this warm hearted play takes us on an emotional journey through the rites of passage of youth as they negotiate the cultural heritage of it’s inhabitants.

Fri 8 May  |  7.30pm

Rooftop. London. 3am. Bangla Naz works through the night on the penthouse. English Rose escapes her stepdad’s party. Lives collide. Secrets are uncovered. Both need out by sunrise.  But what will be revealed in the morning light? Race, sex and youth collide on a London rooftop in this powerfully provocative play.

http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_talkback.htm