| International express trains thunder through a crumbling station somewhere in Eastern Europe. One of them brings Morocco, a dishonest businessman, returning laden with memories and cheap, smuggled vodka. It also brings two refugees in search of shelter and safety. Fascinated by their exoticism, Adele, the stationmaster's daughter, yearns to make her own escape. This is the powerful new play by one of Scotland's well known contemporary dramatists, David Greig. The play is directed by Ilan Goodman, who makes his directorial debut at the Playhouse. His father, Henry Goodman is currently playing the lead in the RSC's Richard III.
Challenging and topical insights on asylum seekers and immigration in the production are hoped to stimulate thought among the audience, particularly given the recent controversy over the asylum centre planned in Oxfordshire. The power of the train in the production becomes a metaphor for the destructive progress brought about by globalisation and modernisation. Progress offers new opportunities, but with it scant respect for tradition and stability. Europe will be playing at The Oxford Playhouse from Wednesday October 22 until Saturday October 25. |
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