With the critically acclaimed revival of Richard Bean’s Toast currently running in Park200 and Anna Jordan’s Chicken Shop about to open in Park90, today Park Theatre Artistic Director Jez Bond announces the full cast for Damien Tracey’s sharp political drama Warde Street, set in the aftermath of the July 7th 2005 London bombings. Jenny Eastop directs a company that includes Omar Ibrahim, Avita Jay, Shane Noone, Maya Saroya and Corin Stuart. The production will open in Park90 on 6 October, with previews from 30 September, and runs until 26 October.
Warde Street tells the story of Eddie, an ordinary man, whose life is ripped apart when his wife is killed in the July 7th 2005, London bombings. Unable to join the masses as they return to their own version of normal, Eddie abandons London for his boy-hood home, Manchester, to heal and somehow start over. An unexpected encounter with his oldest friend, Ash, sets off a chain of events that will leave a sister fighting for the truth, a desperate father fighting for his freedom and the murky motivations of a career politician laid bare.
Warde Street examines the repercussions of unforgiveness, and the devastating affect it has on all who encounter it. The play received a short run at Tristan Bates Theatre in 2013.
Warde Street is Damien Tracey’s ninth play to be professionally produced. Previous writing credits include Faster Higher Stronger Straighter, Oísín and Tir Na Nóg, The Princess and The Dragon Wizard, Chú Chullain, Son of Derry Ruler of None, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Why I Didn’t Kill Myself – A Comedy and Deidre Of Sorrows.
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Park90
30 September – 26 October
Evenings: Tues – Sat 7.45pm
Matinees: Sat & Sun 3.15pm
