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Barbary Lion

By Chandler Hubbard

“Such is the case with most empires – nothing like that lasts forever.”

In the near future, two “compatible” strangers are brought together in a sterile room to talk. Just to talk. But as questions are asked and unseen observers listen in, it becomes clear that the conversation is anything but casual. Why have they been matched? What’s being tested? And what will happen when the talking stops?

Blending tension, humour, and razor-sharp social commentary, Barbary Lion explores identity during political and social crisis, examining what we inherit, what we cling to, and what we choose to leave behind.

Seed to Stage is working in close collaboration with Chandler Hubbard to develop this new piece in its premiere production at the Drayton Arms Theatre.

 

CAST

Mister Man – Sam Brenner

Miss Lady – Anna-Jane Macpherson

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Writer – Chandler Hubbard

Produced by Seed to Stage

 

About Us

Seed to Stage is a new London-based theatre company championing new writing and emerging talent across the creative board. Seed to Stage have been working closely with Chandler Hubbard on this piece through an ongoing research & development process.

You can find out more at our website: www.seedtostage.co.uk

 

Content warnings: This production contains flashing lights throughout. There are references to: racism; illness and death (including cancer and loss of a parent); white supremacist ideology; suicide; child abuse; strong language; discussions of sexuality; mentions of infertility; and sexual themes.

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