Synopsis
When West Indian pensioner Alfred Morris is kicked out of his daughter’s Croydon house he returns to his Willesden home to find he’s been gifted a ‘Polish cleaner/ home help’.
Eager to learn the ways of her new land, the cantankerous and xenophobic Alfred realises that he may indeed still have a role in life.
Original production
Opening night:
17/01/2008
Company:
Theatre:
Original Cast:
Sharon Duncan-Brewster | Gemma |
Lydia Leonard | Maria |
Joe Marcell | Alfred |
Production Team:
Kwame Kwei-Armah | Director |
Neil Alexander | Sound |
Rachael McCutcheon | Lighting |
Helen Goddard | Decor |
Jason Pennycooke | Choreography |
Publications
Title | Year | Publisher | NT Library |
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Kwei-Armah Plays1: "Elmina's Kitchen"; "Fix Up"; "Statement of Regret"; "Let There be Love" | 2009 | Methuen Drama | No |
Assets
Type | Code |
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NT audio recording of Scene 2 | BBPA/3/1/26 |