Heroine (Aldeburgh)

31st May 2017
Production
HighTide Festival Aldeburgh 2017

 

HighTide and Theatr Clwyd present the world premiere of Heroine by Nessah Muthy.

“We need to take back control, not politicians, not the police, us, the people, we are the power.”

Young soldier Grace, following a medical discharge from the army, faces a daunting return to the UK. She struggles to find her place, her people.

Post-conflict and in search of the friendship she’s lost, Grace volunteers at a local community centre, bonding with other women. As her trust in the women grows, so does her confidence. She hasn’t laughed like this for as long as she can remember, and she almost forgets she has a secret to keep.

But as the group starts taking action, Grace’s secret becomes harder to hide, and the trust she has built begins to fray. Forced to question the very foundations of her beliefs, Grace finds herself back on the front line, but who is she fighting?

Patriotism, nativism and modern Britain collide in Nessah Muthy’s devastating exploration of the UK today.

Running time: 1 h 30 min

Recommended age: 14+ Contains strong language

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