ROYAL COURT THEATRE

50-51 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

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CLYBOURNE PARK

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Norris's play nails the thorny subject of race relations with a bilious zest that takes one's breath away.

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In 1959 Russ and Bev are selling their desirable two-bed at a knock-down price. This enables the first Black family to move into the neighbourhood, creating ripples of discontent amongst the cosy white urbanites of Clybourne Park.

In 2009, the same property is being bought by Lindsey and Steve whose plans to raze the house and start again is met with a similar response.

Are the issues festering beneath the floorboards actually the same fifty years on? Bruce Norris’ (The Pain and the Itch) hilarious satire explores the fault line between race and property.

Winner of The Critics Circle Best Play award and The South bank show theatre award.

Dates

Opening night: 26 August 2010
Closing night: 2 October 2010

Audience

Clybourne Park is suitable for audiences aged 14 and upwards (contains very strong language).

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