Hurried Steps
by Dacia Maraini. Translated by Sharon Wood.
by Dacia Maraini. Translated by Sharon Wood.
Hurried Steps presents the testimonies of women who have experienced violence, showcasing their struggles and the societal issues they face.
About The Play
About The Play
★★★★ Four Stars. London Theatre Reviews
Presented to support the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) and Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign, the UK premiere of Hurried Steps by acclaimed Italian playwright Dacia Mariani opens at the Finborough Theatre for six Sunday and Monday performances on Sunday, 1 November 2009.
Recounting women’s testimonies of violence, eight stories, inspired by the experiences of real women, are presented in an honest, stark, no frills style. Amnesty International’s UK team has assisted Dacia Maraini to write a new scene exclusively for the London production, derived from Amnesty International UK testimonies. The performance is followed by a panel discussion with field workers from a number of different organisations.
Originally created as part of the international project Passi Affretatti (Hurried Steps), the play has ignited a global debate about the impact of violence against women and has already been performed worldwide and translated into six languages.
“With hurried steps these women flee from pain and discrimination. Inspired by real facts reported by Amnesty International, the text is a testimony, an accusation, a gesture of solidarity and acknowledgement of all the women who are still prisoners of a forced marriage, of a violent family, of a hustler, of tradition or of age-old discriminations which are so difficult to overcome.” Dacia Maraini