Fair
by Joy Wilkinson
by Joy Wilkinson
The text provides details about an upcoming theatre production exploring themes of multiculturalism and identity set against the backdrop of a community fair following race riots, with performances scheduled in various locations before a West End run in London.
About The Play
About The Play
ON TOUR
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal – February 13
Theatre in the Mill, Bradford – February 16-17
Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, Halifax – February 19
The Door, Birmingham Repertory Theatre – February 21-23
Warwick Arts Centre – March 7-8
Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford Playhouse – March 13-17
WEST END
Trafalgar Studios 2, London – 23 May – 17 June 2006
TIME OUT – SHOW OF THE WEEK
★★★★ Four Stars, What’s On in London
A Future Fair For All – The Labour Party
A Fair Deal For Everyone – The Conservative Party
Fighting For A Fairer Burnley – The British National Party
A love and hate story for blazing summer, inspired by events in the northern towns where the BNP has gained a foothold. When a festival is set up to unite the community a year after race riots, the clash between plans to celebrate multiculturalism or hold a traditional English fair lead to a rollercoaster ride for young lovers Railton and Melanie whose relationship implodes when they discover each others politics. Set amidst the dizzying whirl of the fairground, the play sears off the skin of racism to explore the towns and the countrys search for identity.