Whose Blood - A new play by Alex Burger (Part I)

Whose Blood - A new play by Alex Burger

The year is 1832. A couple from what is now Ghana have come to London in search of a better life. One morning they arrive at St. Thomas' Hospital looking for help and a doctor proposes an experimental solution. Soon, the couple find themselves immersed in a world of gin shops, body snatching, and ghosts. How far would you go to save the one you love?

Part I - The opening of the play is a ritual performed by Efua to call on the deities of the Mother Earth, the River, the Peacemaker, and the Protector of Children. Efua then sings a song to Nana Asuo Gyebi, the River Deity who intercedes in difficult cases.

Whose Blood was performed at the Old Operating Theatre near London Bridge from 23rd February to 12th March, 2011. Further information from www.bankcider.com.

Writer: Alex Burger
Director: Karena Johnson
Producer: Daryl Folkard

Cast
Efua Kuntu: Candice Onyeama
Abakah Kuntu: Charlie Folorunsho
Samuel Carter: John Gorick
Hugo Forester Mark Hawkins

Costume Designer: Nadia Malik

Lighting: Paul Stowe / Stu Glover
Sound: Steven Billington

Performance filmed by Tartan Walrus


The production of Whose Blood was made possible by the support of The Wellcome Trust, The Arts Council England, Guy's & St. Thomas' Charity, Talawa Theatre Company, the Broadway Barking and Harvard A.R.T. Alumni.

© Bankcider Productions Limited 2011

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