A Love Hate Story in Black and White
Set in the deep south of the USA in 1918 when interracial marriage was illegal, Julia, a black seamstress, and Herman, a white baker, are defying all odds with their secret love.
By Alice Childress. Directed by Monique Touko.
31 May – 29 June 2024
Tickets From £10 Running time 150 minutes
They face vicious judgement not just by society but also their closest friends and family. As they finally begin to believe their dreams for a future together are possible, Herman becomes a victim of the Spanish flu.
Determined to save him, Julia is faced with decisions that will change her life.https://youtu.be/BtcO99fRp6o
Award-winning American playwright Alice Childress’ Wedding Band is a searing and powerful masterpiece which offers a stark reflection of the reality she was writing in during the Civil Rights era. It explores themes of race and class, questioning the devastating impact of unjust laws on ordinary human lives.
This moving and emotive drama is directed by Monique Touko following her smash-hit success School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play at the Lyric.
Content warning: Wedding Band includes references to sensitive life experiences that may impact some audience members. Click here to learn more about the themes in this production. WIN tickets: Name the lead actress: send answers to marketing @ alt -africa.com by 5pm on the 3rd of June 2024, Title email Wedding Band.
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