HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS/CELIA ATKIN PRESENT
ACCEPTANCE
By AMY NG
Directed by ANNA LEDWICH
Running time: 1 hour and 25 minutes with no interval
£5 - £14 (See ticket information)
We’re supposed to be assessing their potential as college students, not conducting a quasi-criminal investigation
Downstairs
2 Mar - 7 Apr 2018
£5 - £14
Box Office: 020 7722 9301
A prodigiously talented young musician, an Ivy League school, a life changing allegation.
Out of 37,451 applicants to Eliot University, Angela stands out - but not for the right reasons. An ambiguous event in her past threatens to overshadow her talent, potential, and her future prospects. Can she overcome the prejudices of those judging her application or is she already tainted beyond redemption, regardless of whether she is victim or perpetrator?
Crackling with razor-sharp dialogue, Amy Ng’s explosive new play asks whether we can ever escape our past and investigates the destructive side of our search for acceptance. Amy’s debut play was Shangri-La at Finborough Theatre, and radio credits include Kilburn Passion (BBC Radio 3).
Anna Ledwich returns to direct following sell-out hit Labyrinth (Main Stage), No One Will Tell Me How To Start A Revolution and Olivier Award nominated Four Minutes Twelve Seconds (both Downstairs).
Please note that this production contains adult themes.
Violin case used in the production of Acceptance courtesy of https://www.promusicbags.co.uk
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Artistic team
WRITER
AMY NG
DIRECTOR
ANNA LEDWICH
DESIGNER
FRANKIE BRADSHAW
LIGHTING
ELLIOT GRIGGS
SOUND
ALEXANDRA FAYE BRAITHWAITE
Cast
BIRCH COFFIN
TERESA BANHAM
MERCY JONES
DEBBIE KORLEY
ANGELA CHAN
JENNIFER LEONG
BEN COHEN
BO PORAJ
A CUP OF TEA WITH... ACCEPTANCE'S DEBBIE KORLEY
We chat to Debbie Korley about alternative career options, pre-show rituals and Yul Brenner.
A Cup of Tea with... Acceptance's Jennifer Leong
We chat to Jennifer Leong about embarrassing onstage moments, Lady Macbeth and life advice.
ACCEPTANCE: FULL CAST ANNOUNCED
Teresa Banham, Debbie Korley, Jennifer Leong and Bo Poraj star in Amy Ng's Acceptance
FOUR NEW DOWNSTAIRS PLAYS ANNOUNCED
Priority Booking for Friends and Patrons is now open for all four shows.
First five performances: All tickets £5
The next twelve performances: £12
Performances thereafter: £14
Seniors: £10 (matinee only)
Under 30s and Students: £10
Access: £6
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free
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