Silence
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A moving experience” – The Arts Desk ★★★★
“It was a great tragedy. We were friends one day and enemies the next. I will take these things to my grave.”
The 1947 partition of the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan saw millions uprooted and resulted in unspeakable violence. It would also shape modern Britain. Witnesses to this brutal moment in history live among us, yet the stories of that time remain shrouded in silence.
Performed with sparkle and fury” – A Young(ish) Persepective ★★★★
Silence is a new play focused on communal storytelling –presenting a shared history inspired by the remarkable personal testimonies of people who lived through the last days of the British Raj. Commissioned to mark the 75th anniversary, Silence is adapted from Kavita Puri’s acclaimed book Partition Voices: Untold British Stories and was originally-produced with the Donmar Warehouse.
Shattering and necessary” – The Stage
Price
From £19.50
Presented by
Tara Theatre
Adapted from
Kavita Puri’s Partition Voices: Untold British Stories
Written by
Sonali Bhattacharyya, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, Ishy Din and Alexandra Wood
Original production directed and developed for tour by
Abdul Shayek
Directed by
Iqbal Khan
Age Guidance
14+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Content Advice
This production features flashing lights, loud noises and strong language.
Silence contains scenes that some people may find difficult to watch.
Access Performances
Audio Described: Sat 27 Apr, 7.45pm (described by Carolyn Smith)
Captioned: Sat 27 Apr, 2.45pm (captioned by Cara Lawless)
Post Show Talk
A post show talk will take place after the performance on Wed 24 Apr, 7.45pm.
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Fees & Charges
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