Cutting Edge Theatre Company Announce The Launch Of An Exciting And Thought-Provoking New Play 'Like Enemies Of The State'
Artistic Director Tommy Lexen is excited to announce the first performances of the play 'Like Enemies of the State' which has been produced by BeFrank Theatre Company.
- (1888PressRelease) August 01, 2013 - The company is initially previewing the play in Stockholm, during its international Fringe Festival in August. The company has also announced a full London-run during October to coincide with Black History Month.
"'Like Enemies of the State' by BeFrank Theatre Company gives a realistic insight into the issues that our organisation works with surrounding children living in conflict zones in some of the most dangerous countries in the world." (Marina Abraham, War Child UK 2013)
'Like Enemies of the State' is based on the true story of three child soldiers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After managing to escape from one of the world's most hideous wars, they find that life is no longer free for them. They are stuck facing an existence of poverty, outcast from society. A life which is so unbearable that their only other option is to rejoin the war.
Through the stories of these three child soldiers, BeFrank has been able to give their audience an insight into the problems facing children in times of war, with particular focus on the struggles that children face growing up in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also gives its audience the chance to consider new and ever increasing difficulties that children face in today's world, such as poverty and gang warfare.
'Like Enemies of the State' is typical of BeFrank Theatre Company, who pride themselves on showing carefully researched, thought-provoking and emotive dramatisations of real-life events. Artistic director Tommy Lexen, spent three weeks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo researching the contents of the play. His research included interviews with street children, former child soldiers and the Congolese government.
"It is increasingly rare to find theatre companies that tackle large social issues and topics with the needed rigorous research and diligence to provide real authority and useful insights to their subject" - David Byrne, Artistic Director, New Diorama Theatre
BeFrank is a UK based theatre company who are proud to offer their audience a piece of real life history and culture which isn't influenced by politics. 'Like Enemies of the State' focuses on issues surrounding child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and features Luiana Bonfim, Vikash Bhai, Mauricio Brandes and Duane Palmer, all playing characters based on real people.
The crew include Tommy Lexen (Director), Hiroko Matsuo (Set & Costume Designer), Amanda Fromell (Dramaturge), William Ingham (Lighting Designer), Andrea Ling (Assistant Director), Maria Oldeen (Production Coordinator), Kate Brown (Script Editor), Neil Walker (Producer), Emma Nan Hu (Filmmaker), Fana Cioban & Philippa Kane (Production Assistants).
UK show dates include 15th-26th October with the exception of the 20th and 21st with a series of evening and matinee performances available. To find out more, visit www.justbefrank.eu. To book tickets, please visit www.newdiorama.com or call the Box Office: 020 7383 9034.
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