'It is very hard to prove my name, it is very hard to prove my age, it is very hard to prove my story in a court of law, it is very hard to prove anything.’ Read more …
In Benin City, a young girl struggles to support her family. A world away, in a Glasgow tenement, ‘aunty’ Martha arranges a job and flight for her.
Journey with her on the bus that leads to a new life and discover the nightmare reality behind Martha’s promises.
Based on the experiences of young women trafficked to Scotland, Cora Bissett’s explosive production, combining direct, chilling performances with video, animation and music, thrusts you into the brutal, complex and hidden world behind the newspaper headlines on sex-trafficking.
Not a world away from you, but a world on your doorstep.
Meet at the Tron Box Office to be transported to the production’s off-site location.
Chillingly frank
This is by no means a perfect production, but it is an almightily powerful one.
Mercy Ojelade is heartbreaking in the central role.
Startling and at times harrowing
The overall impact is shattering.
It's a little rough around the edges and a touch too long but there's no faulting the passion of the piece.
Poignant as it is unbearable.
I cannot urge you strongly enough to go and see it.
Relentlessly bleak, necessary drama.
Will make its audience actively question Britain's approach to sex trafficking.
While its inherent nature and limited audience capacity mean it will never become a cultural phenomenon in the manner of "Black Watch", make no mistake, "Roadkill" is a piece of theatre of that level of quality.
Home Truths Human Trafficking
Voodoo fear of sex slaves
Roadkill
A minute of your time: Cora Bissett, Director/actor
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Saturday August 20, 2011, until Sunday August 28, 2011. Returns only.. More info: www.traverse.co.uk