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“Everyday life has never been quite as riveting as it is in this honest, beautifully produced show.” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

"meticulously and sensitively realised by its wonderful cast of Rachel Adamson, Charlie Binns, Eleanor Clarke and Helen Embleton"
Neil Cooper, The Herald, Scotland

Performance Details


Monday 19 October - 7th November (no sunday performances)
7.30pm
Prices:
£10/£8

Written & Directed by Steve Gilroy
Designed by Gary McCann
Lighting design by Drummond Orr
Website: www.motherland.org.uk

 
 

A powerful and moving drama that shares the true stories of women whose everyday lives have been touched by the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

These women, who live in our street and drink in our local, share their stories with warmth, humour and candour as they reveal the lottery of war.

Reviews

"Everyday life has never been quite as riveting as it is in this honest, beautifully produced show"

You can read the full review in The Guardian by Lyn Gardner here

"This short verbatim piece from Newcastle upon Tyne’s Live Theatre is a remarkable accomplishment"

You can read the full review in The Times here

"The experiences of 20 women, via 16 characters, are laid bare on a sparse stage by just four actresses: the tip of an ever-growing iceberg perhaps but all the more affecting for its intensity."
You can read the full review by The Journal here

"Meticulously and sensitively realised by its wonderful cast of Rachel Adamson, Charlie Binns, Eleanor Clarke and Helen Embleton"

You can read the full review in The Herald, Scotland by Neil Cooper here

"... the mix of stories, delivered with sensitivity and humour, pack a punch without being mawkish"

You can read the full review in City Life here

"Motherland has the power to both move and shock"

You can read the full review at What's On Stage here

"... one of the most moving nights out at the theatre that I've experienced in years"
You can read the full review in The Lancaster Guardian
here

"Motherland is probably one of the most emotive and truthful pieces I have seen in a long time"
You can read the full review at The Public Reviews Blogspot here

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