Asian WomenTalk Back 2009

Four Rehearsed Readings celebrating and showcasing exciting fresh new work from Kali's Writer Development Programme.

5 May  7.30pm
Desert Storm by Anita Mir                                    
Somewhere in the Middle East a son blows himself up, a father sinks into madness, a devil comes to call, a best friend struggles to save his friend, two hermaphrodites have a message, a young boy is meant to be a healer and a priest is supposed to be a believer.   As the storm builds, each man must face the truth.
Directed by Janet Steel

6 May  7.30pm
Stranger in the Kitchen by Azma Dar                
Raza and Saira seem like the perfect couple; he is kind and doting, she is intelligent and beautiful. But the appearance of a stranger reveals the secrets beneath the surface of their marriage and triggers a storm of passion, hatred and death.  A darky comic play that explores greed, power and the illusion of love.
Directed by Nadia Fall

7 May 7.30pm
Chocolate Pudding & Jesus Christ
by Punam Ramchurn                                                 
1970’s Liverpool. Two inseparable teenagers are growing up fast.  But their widely differing family backgrounds puts their friendship to the test and racism threatens to damage their relationship for ever.  This warm hearted play takes us on an emotional journey through the rites of passage of youth as they negotiate their cultural heritage.
Directed by Poonam Brah

8 May 7.30pm
Black i  by Sharon Raizada                                      
Rooftop. London. 3am. Bangla Naz works through the night on the penthouse. English Rose escapes her stepdad’s party. Lives collide. Secrets are uncovered. Both need out by sunrise.  But what will be revealed in the morning light?  Race, sex and youth collide on a London rooftop in this powerfully provocative play
Directed by Janet Steel