The Empire
The Empire dissects the politics of occupation, home and abroad.
Why see The Empire?
Helmand in the height of summer. Gary, a British soldier, and Hafizullah, his Afghan colleague, guard an injured young prisoner, Zia, found in the heat of battle. Gary wants answers, Hafizullah just wants to make it through the day, and Zia thinks there has been a big mistake.
The Empire playwright DC Moore's first play for the Royal Court, Alaska, was staged in 2007 and won him the Tom Erhardt Award for promising new playwrights.
Key Information
Audience
The Empire is recommended for theatregoers aged 14 and older.
Dates
Finished 1 May 2010
Cast
Josef Altin
Joe Armstrong
Imran Khan
Nav Sidhu
Rufus Wright
Joe Armstrong
Imran Khan
Nav Sidhu
Rufus Wright
Creative
Author: DC Moore
Director: Mike Bradwell
Sound: Nick Manning
Lighting Designer: Jason Taylor
Designer: Bob Bailey
Producer: Royal Court
Director: Mike Bradwell
Sound: Nick Manning
Lighting Designer: Jason Taylor
Designer: Bob Bailey
Producer: Royal Court
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