Stratford East presents BURN IT DOWN, a series of six newly commissioned script-in-hand performances about urgent political issues. Each piece will be a stand-alone scrutiny, calling out injustice and interrogating the systems that wield power.
"The old have been let down, the young aren’t falling for it and everyone else can’t deny it, things aren’t right, tipping points are being reached. There is a restlessness, a vibration, a need to call it out and protest - yes, but actually it’s more than that, it feels like people are revving up to bring about some real change and we’re here for that, we’re inspired by it!"
Nadia Fall, Artistic Director
Click on the titles below to find out more about the BURN IT DOWN performances.
Tue 19 Apr: THE EXPENDABLES - written by Timberlake Wertenbaker, directed by Anthony Lau
Thu 21 Apr: YUMMY - written by babirye bukilwa, directed by malakaï sargeant
Tue 26 Apr: IF I SPEAK - written by Lettie Precious, directed by Leian John-Baptiste
Thu 28 Apr: I WANT TO LIVE - written by Jamie Hale, directed by Lilac Yosiphon
Tue 3 May: IT’S NOT LIKE IT’S ILLEGAL - written by Amy Trigg, directed by Jane Moriarty
Thu 5 May: I’M TIRED OF WAITING, SOMEONE PASS ME THE DUCT TAPE - written by Travis Alabanza, directed by Milli Bhatia
Photo by Nilesh Sudra.
Tickets: £6 or £5 if booking for two or more events in the series in one transaction
Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language)
Runtime: 30 minutes approx.
Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
ACCESS
All performances in the BURN IT DOWN series will be captioned.
If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Latecomers will not be admitted. There is no re-admittance once the show has started.
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