Events on this Day
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‘These Four Streets’ at The Rep
February 12, 2009 to February 28, 2009 In October 2005 the rumour of a rape sparked disturbances in Lozells, Birmingham, that led to the killing of one man, widespread damage and a fracture between two communities that had previously appeared to be living happily alongside one another.
Inspired by the views, hopes and fears of local people connected to or affected by the disturbances, These Four Streets is an engaging and hopeful play that highlights a community’s fight to stay together.
A collaboration between six young female writers, These Four Streets explores the power of rumour and what it’s like to live in a place that has been written off.
Commissioned by The REP, this production, supported by the Sir Barry Jackson Trust, will also tour regionally as part of our annual Door On Tour.
For tickets and showtimes please visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk.
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‘The Hounding of David Oluwale’ at The Rep
February 25, 2009 5:00 pm to February 28, 2009 5:00 pm May 1969 and the body of David Oluwale is pulled from a river. Eighteen months later, the investigation into his death will rip apart the police force, exposing the dark side of the shiny, new city in which he died.
An optimistic, ambitious immigrant from Nigeria, David Oluwale was a showman who loved to dance, but who became the destitute victim of police brutality.
Oladipo Agboluaje’s sensitive adaptation picks through the many accounts of Oluwale to reveal a chilling and resonant story of persecution and prejudice.
Adapted from Kester Aspden’s critically acclaimed book, this timely, gripping play unravels the mystery of Oluwale’s life and violent death.
For showtimes and tickets please visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk.
