- Dates Thu 01 Jan 1970
- Location Bristol Arts Channel
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Currently
In Development, details in due course
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Running Time
1h 15 mins
‘I am the new way’
By Chinonyerem Odimba
Directed by James Peries
‘I am the new way’
Returning from a long exile in the UK, Florence follows in her father’s footsteps to become President of her home country in West Africa. Guided by her uncle Emmanuel, she navigates difficult politics to bring about her ideals, including major Western investment. But what happens when past struggles and the corruption which surrounds her begin to weigh her down?
Her house boy, Ishmael, provides support and grounding as the political heat rises. But soon this relationship becomes complicated too…
Age guidance 14+
May contain scenes that some may find upsetting – see full list of trigger warnings below.
Licensed by arrangement with The Agency, 24 Pottery Lane, Holland Park, London W11 4LZ [email protected]
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Trigger Warnings
Death of a parent
Cultural struggles
Murder
Domestic abuse
Mental health
Therapy
Childhood trauma
Extreme violence references
Protests and rioting
Corruption
If you need any further information, please contact us at [email protected]
Cast
Florence Katja Quist
Ishmael Denzel Baidoo
Emmanuel Elias Ado
Voice of Radio Presenter Nimshi Kongolo
Creative Team
Director James Peries
Assistant Director Victor Lirio
Production and Costume Designer Carly Brownbridge
Sound Designer Joel Williams
Production Manager Jon Sherwood
Production Assistant Frederick Macleod
Stage Manager on The Book Dominic Parker
Assistant Stage Managers Tom Codd and Frances Ashton
Costume Supervisor and Maker Jasmine Barron
Head of Costume Jill Blundell
Dialect Coach Joel Trill
Prop Maker Meriel Pym
Lighting Consultant Joel Williams
Digital Coordinator David Taylor
Script Supervisor Atlanta Russell
Thanks to:
Harriet Hollinshead-Lee, Lily Baron
Graduating Creative and Technical Students
