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Same venue as the play New Nigerians.. Arcola Theatre. The venue is really intimate, and great setting for an audience to really immerse themselves in the play
I had a front row seat.
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The play itself is called Stop & Search.. but isn't about what you may think ( at least what I initially thought) The play begins with a car ride, which was so simply performed yet so effective. I was really impressed with how with minimal props can take an audience on a journey.
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An English guy had picked up a guy (from an African country) and together, the strangers travelled towards the border. Both had a story, and it was enthralling.
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I really enjoyed the contrasting cultures and accents, and the way the humanity of the pair unfolded, and their differences began to blur and dissipate.
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There were many twists and turns to the plot with a cast of 5. (Four men , one lady..who was very beautiful)
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Anyway, it's showing until tomorrow, (9th)
Enjoyable!
Great night out.. see it if you can, but if you can't... and you're a Londoner...keep an eye on what's on at Arcola
Well done to the cast crew and the writer
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