Flipping the Script

Flipping the Script

Flipping the Script

New Writing
10 May,22 June, 28 July 2011
Talawa's series of play readings showcasing the best in new Black British writing returns to the Young Vic.

Photo: Flowering Blue by Everton Wright

About the Production

Flipping the Script, Talawa's series of play readings showcasing the best in new Black British writing returns to the Young Vic. This year, three members of the Young Vic Young Directors programme have been paired with three exciting writers whose stories - though set in different eras and different countries - all have families at their heart.


Last reading

10 May 2011
Walking To Obama by Grant Buchanan Marshall

A passionate evocation of Black struggle in the Southern states, Walking to Obama vividly recaptures pre-civil rights America. Here is an epic fight over land that has been in Merla Parker's family for generations. As a result of brutal scheming by a land investor, Merla is thrown into prison falsely accused of the battery of her husband, Freddy. Exposed to the worst depravities, she struggles to maintain her dignity, her family and the land.

22 June 2011
Take Me To Manhattan by Maxine Quintyne-Kolaru
Directed by Erica Miller

Ailleen struggles to cope with her alcoholic mother and the trauma caused by her absent brother. With the unexpected return of her Uncle Silco from prison and her ill-fated 16th birthday looming, the reality of Ailleen's world comes crashing in on her. Only the unconventional love of Ryan and refuge in the local Chicken Shop that he runs, can make the reality of her grim world bearable. Take Me 2 Manhattan has vividly drawn characters and sharp, sparky dialogue.

28 July 2011
The House Of Zerquera by Atiha Sen Gupta
Directed by Anthonette Isioma

The House of Zerquera takes a nostalgic look at Cuba and communism. Zerquera is a staunch Cuban communist and revolutionary. Struggling to hold on to his grand house, he is forced to rent rooms to tourists. However, his son is eager to leave Cuba and illegally brings a British Asian girl to stay to make a quick buck. Her romantic search for the ideals of the revolution exposes the dark sides of Zerquera, Cuba and herself.

 
 

Tour Dates

  • London
    10 May 2011
    Young Vic
    66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ
  • London
    22 June 2011
    Young Vic
    66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ
  • London
    28 July 2011
    Young Vic
    66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ