Refilwe
A new take on Rapunzel for audiences 7+ Wednesday, December 13 - Sunday, December 17, 2023 The Workshop Theatre
Refilwe
By Bisola Alabi
Directed by Azieb Pool
Join 12-year-old Refilwe, her aunty Agnus and their new friend Tumi this December, as they use dance moves, riddles and magic hair to escape the British Museum after closing time. Inspired by Zukiswa Wanner’s southern African retelling of the classic fairy-tale Rapunzel, Refilwe is a family adventure about home, hair and connecting with your roots, for audiences aged seven and older, with all performances presented in a relaxed environment.
National Youth Theatre, Bernie Grant Arts Centre and Talawa Theatre Company present a bold and brilliant new show for younger audiences by Bisola Alabi. Directed with playfulness and energy by the Artistic Director of Bernie Grant Arts Centre Azieb Pool and starring some of Britain’s best young talent from the National Youth Theatre.
Ideal for an alternative family festive theatre trip.
We're grateful to Arts Council England for their support.
Supported by The Spark Arts for Children
Creative and Production Teams
Writer - Bisola Alabi
Director - Azieb Pool
Associate Director - Kalungi Ssebandeke
Set & Costume Designer - Phyllys Egharevba
Lighting Designer - Luke Goodlit
Sound Designer and Composer - Mwen
Assistant Director and Movement Director - Elsabet Yonas
Dramaturg - Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong
Voice - Aundrea Fudge
Production Manager - James Dawson
Deputy Stage Manager - Vendy Pospisilova
Han Sayles – Technical Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager - Dynzell Muguti
Wardrobe Assistant Stage Manager - Mariama Tushemeriirwe
BSL Interpreter - Debbie McLeod
Wellbeing Support - Sam Adams
Wig Maker - Domianne Hamilton
Performance dates and times
At National Youth Theatre's Workshop Theatre
1.30pm Wednesday 13 December
7pm Wednesday 13 December
11.30am Thursday 14 December
10.30am Friday 15 December
12.30 Friday 15 December
11am Saturday 16 December - BSL interpreted
2.30pm Saturday 16 December
11am Sunday 17 December
All performances are relaxed
2-10 December, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk
20 - 23 Talawa Theatre Company, Croydon, www.talawa.com
Prices
There are many price plans available including:
General Admission - £15
Pay What You Decide - You choose the amount you pay for the ticket
Pay It Forward - Help us break down barriers to the arts by supporting someone's else's discounted ticket
Islington Resident - £12
Family Ticket - £50 (Admits 4. Group ticket for four people that can be used with any combination of adults or children)
Standard ticket + Free Carer - £15 (Group tickets including x1 standard ticket and one free carer ticket (no id required or questions asked)
Schools
Discounted schools tickets are priced at £12 per ticket with every 10th ticket complimentary for a teacher.
To make an enquiry about a schools group booking, please contact schools@nyt.org.uk
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