Beatriz and her sister Rosa are happily preparing for Rosa's wedding. Their world is turned upside down when the groom arrives, pitchfork rabble in tow, ready to occupy their farm. A little girl stumbles into their world, lost and looking for her father. In a moment of determination Beatriz takes the girl to find him - and so begins an unimaginable journey. Beatriz and her charge, in their need to survive, witness more than anyone ever should.
Well don't look at me. I don't even know her name. I thought I was doing her a favour, but she is difficult. And I don't know anything about children, I'm not even sure I like them. Read more …
Award winning writer Zinnie Harris' (Fall, Julie, Further Than The Furthest Thing) extraordinary and unnerving new play asks whether it is possible to travel through a world in conflict and remain unaffected. With wit, spirit and dynamism the play draws us into the quest, enchanting and challenging us with the characters and situations we encounter along the way.
The production is powerful in many ways and will no doubt prove another major success for the company.
Although it boasts a wonderful cast, Featherstone’s production lacks the literal and metaphorical darkness that a play of such ambition requires.
Zinnie Harris returns to Edinburgh 2011 with The Wheel
Confronting the mother of all issues
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Thursday July 28, 2011, until Sunday August 28, 2011. More info: www.traverse.co.uk