A Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and Lyric Hammersmith Production
Mogadishu
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Feb 2012 7.30pm
Theatre: £17 (£15), £19 (£17), £21 (£19), Under 26s £10 (+ booking fee)
Director: Matthew Dunster
Playwright: Vivienne Franzmann
Production Company: A Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and Lyric Hammersmith Production
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CloseWhen white secondary school teacher Amanda is pushed to the ground by a black student Jason, she’s reluctant to report him as she knows exclusion could condemn him to a future as troubled as his past.
But when Jason decides to protect himself by spinning a story of his own, Amanda is sucked into a vortex of lies in which victim becomes perpetrator. With the truth becoming less clear and more dangerous by the day, it isn’t long before careers, relationships and even lives are under threat.
Written by a former teacher, Mogadishu is particularly relevant for those working in the education sector, and according to the TES, “a must see for teachers.” Read the full review here and join us at Warwick Arts Centre for a play that will enliven staffroom debate for weeks to come.
Written by Vivienne Franzmann and directed by Matthew Dunster. Winner of the George Devine Award, Bruntwood Playwriting Competition and nominated for Best New Play at the Theatre Awards UK 2011.
T. Post Show Talk Wed 22 Feb
Age: 14+ (contains strong language and scenes of violence)
“The play of the year? Quite possibly.” ***** The Daily Telegraph
“A startling debut… the young cast are remarkable.” The Times
“Mogadishu is a production that should not be missed, and quantifies perfectly what good, new theatre is all about.” Click Liverpool
“Incontrovertibly authentic” The Guardian
Read the full review here.
A winner of the 2008 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.
Running time: 2 hours 20 mins (including interval)
Mogadishu Trailer
Dates & Times
| Tue 21 Feb | Theatre | 7:30pm | ||
| Wed 22 Feb | Theatre | 7:30pm | ||
| Thu 23 Feb | Theatre | 7:30pm | ||
| Fri 24 Feb | Theatre | 7:30pm | ||
| Sat 25 Feb | Theatre | 7:30pm |
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To buy the under 26 ticket do you have to bring your passport? Or will a student ID example ISIC suffice?
Mame at 2:24pm on Thu 9th Feb 2012
Hello Mame,
Many thanks for your comment. ISIC will be fine - anything with your date of birth on, really.
Best wishes,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 9:41am on Fri 10th Feb 2012
Is it true that Warwick students can get tickets for £5?
Thanks
Matt at 12:34pm on Mon 20th Feb 2012
Hello Matt,
Yes, it's true! There are a limited number of £5 tickets available to Warwick University students. You need to check availability by calling the Box Office on 024 7652 4524 or visiting in person, and then you can book your ticket on presentation of your University ID.
Best wishes,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 2:31pm on Mon 20th Feb 2012
Hey,
Whats the name of the lady who plays the teacher?
I went to see this a few weeks ago, it was fantastic!
Kattie at 9:08pm on Sun 4th Mar 2012