Torn is a provocative drama about two lovers, one African and one West Indian, who experience conflict due to their inter-cultural relationship.

Torn

A new play by Femi Oguns

'You got the Whites – they're a collective. Then there's the Asians – they're unified. And then there's us. Divided. It's deep.'

Two London lovers. One African. One West-Indian. What's the problem?

Follow your heart or honour your family?

After the cult success of its work-in-progress production at Arcola Studio 2 last year, Torn transfers to the main house with an updated script and a new creative team. Kelle Bryan (Eternal), Jocelyn Jee Esien (Little Miss Jocelyn) and Wil Johnson (Waking the Dead) lead an all-star cast.

Sharp-tongued, witty, provocative and bold, Torn tells familiar story of star-crossed lovers against an unfamiliar backdrop - inter-racial conflict in our black communities.

Raz Shaw, who directed the critically acclaimed revival of Frank McGuinness's Factory Girls for the Arcola in 2006, makes a welcome return.

Directed by Raz Shaw
Design Hannah Clark
Lighting Anna Watson


Cast includes:
Kwaku Ankomah
Michelle Asante
Kelle Bryan
Richard Hollis
Jocelyn Jee Esien
Wil Johnson
Brooke Kinsella
Femi Oguns
Antonia Okonma

"A powerful debut."
The Stage

24 June – 2 August 8pm
£10/£15 (no concs Saturdays)
Tuesday Pay What You Can