Live Theatre & The Empty Space present Motherland - Ordinary lives, extraordinary stories.
Written & Directed by Steve Gilroy - Designed by Gary McCann - Lighting Design by Drummond Orr
A powerful and moving drama that shares the true stories of women whose everyday lives have been touched by the recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. These women, who live in our street and drink in our local, share their stories with warmth, humour and candour as they reveal the lottery of war.
“He was a boy. I loaned my son to them to do a job. I didn’t say you could keep him.” Janice Murray, mother of Private Michael Tench, aged 18.
Review
“Everyday life has never been quite as riveting as it is in this honest, beautifully produced show.” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
Duration: Approx 1 hour 35 minutes including interval
Suitability: 12+
Autumn 2009 UK Tour
Venues include:
Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September
Live Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Box office: 0191 232 1232
www.live.org.ukTuesday 29 September
Darlington Arts Centre
County Durham
Box office: 01325 486555
www.darlington.gov.uk/culture/artsThursday 1 to Saturday 3 October
Dukes Playhouse
Lancaster
Box office: 01524 598500
www.dukes-lancaster.orgTuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 October
The Point
Eastleigh
Box office: 023 8065 2333
www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk
Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 September
Tron Theatre
Glasgow
Box office: 0141 552 4267
www.tron.co.ukWednesday 30 September
Arts Centre Washington
Tyne & Wear
Box office: 0191 219 3455 www.artscentrewashington.comTuesday 6 to Saturday 10 October
Library Theatre
Manchester
Box office: 0161 236 7110 www.librarytheatre.comMonday 19 October to Saturday 7
November
Tristan Bates
London
Box office: 0207 240 6283 www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk
Photos
Find out more
Watch the Motherland trailer
Watch interviews with the director and cast
Winner - THE STAGE’S BEST ENSEMBLE Edinbugh Fringe Festival 2008, Winner - FRINGE FIRST AWARD Edinbugh Fringe Festival 2008, Winner - SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE AWARD Edinbugh Fringe Festival 2008
Image R to L: Pat Long, mother of Corporal Paul Long and Helen Embleton, nominated for Best Actress at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008, for her role as Pat in Motherland.
