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Shipwright Yard, London SE1 2TF

Eye of a Needle

Closed September 20, 2014

Long-listed for the Bruntwood prize for playwriting

Why See Eye of a Needle?

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The UK immigration system is put under the spotlight in this searing and incisive new play by Chris MAcDonald in his writing debut at the Southwark Playhouse. Very much a topical play for the day, this production takes apart an immigration system that has been described by politicos on all sides as "not fit for purpose".

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The young and hard-partying Laurence holds down a job processing asylum claims, which he finds hard enough without suffering the after-effects of a heavy night out. However, nothing prepares him for the arrival of Natale Bamadi, a Ugandan gay rights activist, when her case is dropped on his desk.

With the 2015 General Election approaching, immigration is front and foremost a deal breaker for each of the contending parties. There will also be two post-show events accompanying the play.

Tuesday 2 September
Justice Minister Simon Hughes MP will join a panel including a journalist and a former asylum seeker to discuss the UK immigration system and their treatment of gay asylum seekers in a ?Question Time? style debate.

Tuesday 9 September
Writer Chris MacDonald, director Holly Race-Roughan and the show cast will talk about their production and answer questions about the show and the issues raised by it.

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Additional Information

Dates

Previews from: 27 August 2014

Opening night: 30 August 2014

Audience

Suitable for ages 14+
Contains graphic language of a sexual nature and references to violence

Run time

Two hours including one interval

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Laura Cairns
Stephen Hudson
Nic Jackman
Ekow Quartey
Ony Uhiara

Creative

Written by Chris Macdonald
Directed by Holly Race-Roughan
Set Design by Fly Davis
Produced by Ine Van Riet
Lighting Design by Simon Gethin Thomas
Movement Direction by Katie Payne
Production Manager - Ian Smith
Assistant Director - Jasmine Woodcock-Stewart
Sound Design by Rhys Lewis

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