Circles
By Rachel De-lahay
Year staged: 2014
Opening night: 09/05/2014
Theatre Company: Birmingham Repertory Theatre; 1913
Staged in: Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Cast Size: 4
Synopsis
Circling the outskirts of Birmingham on the Number 11 bus, two teenagers develop an unlikely friendship. Meanwhile a mother observes her daughter’s attempt to leave a violent relationship. Against the backdrop of a changing city everyone involved is forced to re-examine what they thought they knew about love, trust, family and friendship.This play explores cycles of violence and examines the effects of such violence on a generation of young women.
Original Cast
Danusia Samal
Demi
Toyin Kinch
Malachi
Sarah Manners
Angela
Janice McKenzie
Phyllis
Danusia Samal
Demi
Toyin Kinch
Malachi
Sarah Manners
Angela
Janice McKenzie
Phyllis
Production Team
Bob Bailey
Designer
Tessa Walker
Director
Simon Bond
Lighting Designer
Rebecca Smith
Sound Designer
Bob Bailey
Designer
Tessa Walker
Director
Simon Bond
Lighting Designer
Rebecca Smith
Sound Designer