After Fuenteovejuna by Lope de Vega
A new adaptation by April de Angelis
Directed by Nadia Fall

Kicking off Nadia Fall’s inaugural season is a new adaptation of Lope de Vega’s Spanish Golden Age play Fuenteovejuna from April de Angelis. Transported to contemporary India, The Village is a powerful story of community, solidarity and the lengths each of us are willing to go to protect ourselves from tyranny. Vega’s masterpiece is given renewed urgency in this poignant adaptation, and Fall directs this production in homage to Joan Littlewood who staged the production here with Theatre Workshop in 1955 (under the title The Sheepwell).

Village life for Jyoti is simple: the people work hard, sing and live off the earth. She would much rather devour a delicious meal than think about a suitable partner. But when the Inspector and his men arrive back in town, things quickly begin to sour. The Inspector’s reign of terror sees him commit unspeakable acts against the village with young Jyoti in his sights, pushing everyone to breaking point. Will she dare scorn his advances?

Casting to be announced.

SHOW INFO

Venue: Main House
Previews: Fri 7 - Wed 12 Sep
Time: 7.30pm (matinees on select days 2.30pm)
Price: From £10
Runtime: TBC
Age Guidance: 16+​ 

Concessions: Available at many performances for children and under 26s. If you can’t attend a show without the support of a companion or carer, you can get a companion ticket free of charge – click here for details. 

Newham Discount Night: There are a limited number of £5 tickets for the preview performances (Fri 7 - Wed 12 Sep). These are available for first-time visitors who live or work in Newham (proof of address required) and there's a maximum of two per person. Only available to book in person or over the phone.

Access performances:
BSL Performance - Thu 4 Oct, 7.30pm
Captioned Performance – Fri 5 Oct, 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance – Sat 6 Oct, 2.30pm

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