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The Talking Drum
More than fifty years of life on an Islington estate are heard through residents whose stories challenge the version told about them from outside.
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Built from interviews with more than 40 residents of Islington’s Andover Estate, the play interweaves community stories spanning over 50 years. They include a former professional dancer experiencing homelessness, a university student confronting stereotypes, a resident demanding council accountability and a young person who wants to play African drums. Together, the accounts create a counter-narrative to repeated negative portrayals of the estate.
A verbatim ensemble piece shaped from real interviews, with multiple interconnected voices rather than a single protagonist or conventional fictional plot.
verbatim theatre, community stories, social history and multi-voice storytelling.
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- From 19 Aug 2026
- Booking until 29 Aug 2026
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