Britain's Yellow Earth Theatre presents Typhoon 6
TYPHOON 6
New plays by East Asian writers
Presented by Yellow Earth Theatre Company
At Greenwich Theatre
21 – 25 June 2009
Yellow Earth, the British East Asian theatre company, presents its sixth programme of new work by British East Asian writers in June 2009 as they launch a new creative partnership with Greenwich Theatre. This annual festival of international playreadings includes exciting new work from China, Singapore, Vietnam, America and the UK. In October 2009 the partnership with Greenwich continues with the world premieres of two fully produced plays at the venue, BOOM! from Singapore and WAVE from the USA.
New joint artistic directors Philippe Cherbonnier and Jonathan Man are also making their debuts with this season. Their appointment was announced earlier this year.
TYPHOON 6 includes the following playreadings, all at 7.30 at Greenwich Theatre. In addition there will be Storytelling (suitable for ages 5 and up) at the Fan Museum opposite the Greenwich Theatre on Sunday, 21 June at 2 pm.
Sunday, 21 June at 7.30 pm
WILD RICE (Vietnam/Australia) directed by Kwong Loke.
Written by Huong Nguyen, Phi Hai, Pat Rix, Geoff Crowhurst
Having survived war, prison and pirates, the greatest challenge that faces this Vietnamese family is their new environment in Australia and the conflict that arises between the two generations. A story about forgiveness set in the immigrant community which speaks to us all wherever we may be.
Monday, 22 June at 7.30 pm
DIALOGUE AND REBUTTAL (China) directed by Jonathan Man.
Written by Gao Xingjian
A middle aged man is about to leave a young woman with whom he has just spent the night. But in that instant a conversation is born. Out of thing it slowly grows to cover more intimate thoughts and reflections on love and life. A beguiling story by this daring Chinese playwright and Nobel prize winner for literature now residing in France.
Tuesday, 23 June at 7.30 pm
A DOUBLE BILL OF PLAYS directed by Philippe Cherbonnier.
FILIAL (Canada) by David Yee
They say history repeats itself and it certainly does here in this audacious short play about a father and son who keep meeting around a “special delivery”.
THE TWO OF US (UK) by Simon Wu
A young man reflects and tries to come to terms with the obstacle that has dogged and frustrated him for his entire life. There can only be one outcome…
Wednesday, 24 June at 7.30 pm
WONDERLAND (Singapore/USA) directed by Jonathan Man
By Chay Yew
The rise and fall of an immigrant family full of hope and aspiration in the land of plenty. This poetic tale by one of the foremost Asian American playwrights beautifully captures the longing of a gay son who struggles against the hard working ethics of his father, an architect who will break the rules only once but with tragic consequences.
Thursday, 25 June at 7.30 pm
A DOUBLE BILL OF PLAYS directed by Philippe Cherbonnier
BEHIND THE MASQ (USA) by Sung Rno
This hilarious short play takes us behind the scenes at Bunroc-Q, the hottest band rapping its way to the top. But “who are they really” is the question they find hardest to answer.
DIARY OF A MADWOMAN (Singapore) by Chin Woon Ping
When Aunty disappears, the relatives gather again to wait for some news. While they play mah-jong in the front room, the niece discovers a diary which reveals her aunt’s mounting obsession with cameras and the unnerving feeling of being watched all the time.
Yellow Earth is a London based British East Asian touring theatre company, established in 1995 by five British East Asian performers, with a view to raising the profile and standing of British East Asian theatre. The company tours nationally and internationally. Typhoon is the UK’s only international East Asian playreading festival. Yellow Earth also runs a scheme with the Young Vic to develop emerging British East Asian directors, provides a regular casting service for BEA actors, has an extensive Education and Outreach programme and is launching a Youth Theatre with Central School of Speech and Drama this summer.
For TYPHOON 6:
All tickets £5
Concessions: £3
Book 3 or more plays for £3 each (£2 concessions)
Greenwich Theatre
Crooms Hill
London
SE10 8ES
Box Office: 020 8858 7755
www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk
The Fan Museum
The Orangery
12 Crooms Hill
London
SE10 8ER
Tel: 020 8305 1441
Performance Times:
Sun -Thurs at 7.30 pm
Storytelling Sunday at 2 pm (duration about 45 minutes)
Further information from:
Anne Mayer
Press Agent for Yellow Earth
020 7254 7391 or 07764 192842
annemayer@btopenworld.com
Susannah Kraft
Yellow Earth General Manager
020 7734 5988 or 07775 782148
admin@yellowearth.org
