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:
Original Cast:
| Sharon Duncan-Brewster | Gemma |
| Lydia Leonard | Maria |
| Joe Marcell | Alfred |
Production Team:
| Neil Alexander | Sound |
| Kwame Kwei-Armah | Director |
| Rachael McCutcheon | Lighting |
| Helen Goddard | Decor |
| Jason Pennycooke | Choreography |
Publications
| Title | Year | Publisher | NT Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwei-Armah Plays1: "Elmina's Kitchen"; "Fix Up"; "Statement of Regret"; "Let There be Love" | 2009 | Methuen Drama | No |
Assets
| Type | Code |
|---|---|
| NT audio recording of Scene 2 | BBPA/3/1/26 |