“A subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation… and tea” – 'The Gift' examines whether we can truly understand what we have never experienced."
“The play covers off a number of important and serious topics but does so with a good deal of wit and classy comedy which certainly commands an audience
“A subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation… and tea” – 'The Gift' examines whether we can truly understand what we have never experienced."
“The play covers off a number of important and serious topics but does so with a good deal of wit and classy comedy which certainly commands an audience’s attention rather more than a preachy polemic would probably do” (2nd from Bottom)
Brighton, 1862. Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a Yoruba princess given as a ‘gift’ and adopted by Queen Victoria, apprehensively prepares to relocate to West Africa. But first, she must contend with unexpected guests who’ve dropped in for tea….
Cheshire 2019. Sarah, a Nigerian-British middle-class woman, recently relocated to a quaint village with her family; reeling from a disappointment at work, she is interrupted by her gluten-free-muffins-bearing neighbours who decide to stay for tea. Polite banter soon takes a very different turn…..
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