Young people from Slough, New Zealand and Wales have come together with a creative play about their cultural landscapes and identity, after each writing a third of the script.
Slough Young People’s Centre worked with the two partner locations, alongside professional artists, writers, filmmakers and designers to produce ‘Strangers’.
The play allows the audience to join the group and take a trip across the globe to experience true and compelling characters, situations and places.
The inspiration for the play comes from exploring ideas around identity, journeys and arrivals and whether it is the place that makes the person, or the people who make the place.
Audiences can expect to witness an eclectic and original performance, combining live and pre-recorded original music and film with an international twist, which is suitable for the whole family.
Kristiina Paul, arts development officer for Slough Young People’s Centre, said: “This is such an exciting project, which we are all thrilled to be a part of.
“Everybody involved has poured their heart and soul into this and it is definitely worth it. I’m sure that the audiences will be captivated and also discover that we are all people with a story to share.”
Commissioner for young people’s services, Cllr Sean Wright, said: “It is fantastic that young performers from Slough have been involved in such an ambitious project.
“It’s important that everybody is given the chance to learn about different places and cultures and by being part of something like this is a great opportunity. I hope that many residents in the borough go along and see the play.”
Strangers will be performed at the West Wing, Stoke Rd, Slough at 7.30pm on 29th February and 1st March. The tickets, £5 all seats, are available for purchase from the West Wing box office on 01753 823710.
Slough Borough Council
