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Break Away

by Dameon Garnett

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January - March 2005
“Do ya think you'll ever ge' any genuine love from them kind o' people, do you think they'll ever really accept you? Wake up Barbie! You'll never be one o' them. You can't change who you are just by by changin' ya fuckin' accent…”
The world premiere of a new play
1 - 26 Mar 2005
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The Finborough Theatre presents a world premiere of the new play Break Away by Dameon Garnett, featuring teenager Barbie-Jean who embarks on a holiday to Torquay with her friend and aunt, facing unexpected challenges that question her identity.

About The Play

About The Play

TIME OUT CRITICS’ CHOICE

Following the Finborough Theatre’s recent successes with first plays by new authors, we again present a world premiere from a new author – Break Away by Liverpool author, Dameon Garnett – as part of our 25th anniversary season.

Leaving behind her home in Speke, teenager Barbie-Jean heads off to the sun, sea and sand of Torquay, accompanied by her best friend Stella and fun-loving, larger-than-life Auntie Pauline. Each wants something different from their free week’s holiday break – though boys figure high on the agenda! However, matters are complicated by an unexpected and unwanted arrival… Suddenly, not only Barbie-Jean’s future, but her whole identity is in question…

With a cast led by Brookside star Tina Malone, a bawdy new Scouse comic-drama – think Educating Rita meets Rita, Sue and Bob Too!

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Cast

Crew

Director

Claire Lovett

Producer

Presented by Northern Edge Productions

Design

Paul Mills

Lighting

Gavin Owen

Sound Design

Emma Laxton