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A Fifth Word and New Perspectives co-production present

We Need New Names

Based on the novel by NoViolet Bulawayo

Fri 12 - Sat 13 May, 2023 Archive
Based on the novel by the first Black African woman and Zimbabwean to be Booker Prize-shortlisted, this defiant coming-of-age story is full of exuberance, humour and humanity.

Paradise. Home of 10-year-old Darling and her friends. A playground overflowing with mischief and games where they imagine countries a luxurious life away from theirs in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe. But when Darling moves to Michigan, the western world she encounters as a teenager is far from the American utopia of her dreams…

Venue

Main House

Overview

Time: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Age guidance: 14+
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Gripping...a great piece of theatrical storytelling
The Times The Fishermen (New Perspectives)
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Compassionate, emotionally astute
The Stafe on LAVA (Fifth Word)
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"Often heart-breaking but also pulsing with colour and energy"
The Times

Gallery

We Need New Names Artwork

Creatives

Directed by

Monique Touko

A New Adaptation by

Mufaro Makubika

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Tonight's performance of XXXX is cancelled. Please contact the box office to arrange a refund or exchange.

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