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The WRONG They Knew
Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
Dates: Thursday 5 March – Saturday 28 March
Times: Evenings 7pm | Saturday Matinees 3pm
Tickets: From £10 - £20
For ages: 12+ (includes some language reflective of racial attitudes and prejudices in the late 1950s)
To Book: Visit: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/events/the-wrong-they-knew |
email @chickenshed.org,u">bookings@chickenshed.org,u or call the box office 020 82929222
To Book: Visit:
Press Night: Friday 6 March at 7pm
(If this is not convenient, please contact me to arrange tickets for an alternative date)
A powerful story of courage, community and the fight to be heard - inspired by real events of the time.
London, middle of the 20th century as the streets of Forest Hills erupts with unrest, Teddy Boy gangs and police clash with Black and mixed-race families in a city divided by fear and prejudice. Yet amid the turmoil, a group of families from across the community dream of creating a Community Carnival - a celebration of unity and hope in the face of hate and the first one of its kind.
Among them, a spirited group of children and teenagers stand strong, using humour, curiosity, and friendship to make sense of the chaos around them. The Wrong They Knew is a moving, defiant story about standing together, finding your voice, and the extraordinary power of community to overcome barriers that shouldn’t exist.
Exploring themes of justice, racial prejudice, and the experiences of children and youth in a divided community, the show echoes the spirit of classic literary works that have challenged inequality and inspired generations. Works such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Cry, the Beloved Country, Twelve Angry Men, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Small Island, Kill The Black One First and Absolute Beginners.
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Cast |
Creative Team |
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Jackson – Felix Figgis Theo Jr - Ajani Onaolapo Zeeko - (Young company members) Romy - (Young company members) Diello - Kailee Fisher Isaac - Jonny Morton Iris - Cara McInanny Theo - Shiloh Maersk Helen - Lucina Rigobert Boyd Slowly - Reuben Hutchinson and Aaron Haig Osmos Floozeley - Alex Brennan Mrs Dawson - Lauren Cambridge Mr Rob Awol - Jimmy Adamou Madeline Awol - Tilly Morton Court Judge - Tristan Manzi Granny Awol - Tina Linsey Court Prosecutor 1 - Sarah Driver Court Prosecutor 2 - Salas Yahia-Messaoud Liz R - Rey Agugua
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Directed by Bethany Hamlin Assistant Director Michael Bossisse Music Phil Haines and Cara McInanny Script by Paul Morrall and Sebastian Ross Core Team Bethany Hamlin, Michael Bossisse, Cara McInanny, Jonny Morton, Paul Morrall, Sebastian Ross, and Phil Haines Set and Lighting Design Andrew Caddies Sound Design Phil Haines Costume Design Emma Gale Animation Design Davies Ohemeng Project Manager Fiona Carey
Production Team Production Manager Andrew Caddies Stage Manager Rebekah Wild Master Carpenter James Gallagher |
For further information or to interview our Directors or cast please contact:
Susan Jamson
Press and PR Manager - Chickenshed
Email: @chickenshed.org.uk">susanj@chickenshed.org.uk | Mobile: 07736 956662