A new play by
Hannah Lavery
Hannah Lavery
Directed by
Natalie Ibu
Natalie Ibu
Dates
26 Jan - 16 Mar 2024
26 Jan - 16 Mar 2024
“Hope is a superpower. It’s yours and the best thing is, the more you give it away, the more you have.”
Running is Alice’s happy place. She’s the best runner at her school and can outrun everyone, even the boys…but she’s struggling to prove her worth.
Jade is being tested. Racist bullying and history classes that tell a one-sided story sets her on a mission to find out about her heritage and those who came before her.
Meanwhile, litter is piling up in the local forest. All over the world an environmental crisis is looming, the threat of disorder and division is growing. Chloe is determined to make a change, starting with the town.
Three girls prepare to challenge the status quo and tackle injustices in this new play exploring the power of friendship, activism and the believing in your own voice.
“A vibrant show, lifted by three beautiful and poignant performances.” The Scotsman ★★★★
“A stirring drama of waking up to injustice and trying to right it.” The Guardian ★★★★
” An uplifting ode to the power of hope and community activism.” The Stage ★★★★
Co-commissioned by Fuel, Imaginate and Northern Stage. Developed and supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund and Imaginate’s Accelerator programme. Accelerator is supported by the PLACE programme, funded by the Scottish Government (through Creative Scotland), the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Festivals. Supported by the Binks Trust.
The England tour is supported by Arts Council England, The Linbury Trust, The Garrick Trust and The Three Monkies Trust.
26/01/2024 - 27/01/2024
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
09/02/2024 - 10/02/2024
Harrogate Theatre
13/02/2024 - 16/02/2024
Brixton House BSL Interpreted performance, Friday 16 Feb, 2pm
20/02/2024 - 22/02/2024
Cambridge Arts Theatre
24/02/2024
Lakeside Theatre, Colchester
26/02/2024 - 28/02/2024
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
29/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
Lighthouse, Poole
05/03/2024 - 09/03/2024
Theatre Royal Plymouth (Drum)
13/03/2024 - 16/03/2024
Northern Stage, Newcastle
09/05/2023
Lemon Tree Theatre, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
27/04/2023 - 06/05/2023
Northern Stage, Newcastle
Newcastle
10/05/2023 - 11/05/2023
Perth Theatre, Perth
Perth
12/05/2023
Byre Theatre, St Andrews
St Andrews
16/05/2023
Mareel, Shetland
Shetland
18/05/2023
Orkney Theatre
Orkney
22/05/2023
Eastwood Park Theatre (schools only performance)
24/05/2023
Lanternhouse Arts, Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld
29/05/2023 - 31/05/2023
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (as part of Edinburgh International Childrens Festival)
Edinburgh
01/06/2023
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Glasgow