by CARMEN NASR directed by ED HILL
“It’s a new era. And I can see a new dawn breaking through…Imagine the places our daughters will go”
4 friends. A podcast. And an epidemic afflicting women across time and space. The Maladies follows Cleo, Leonie, Tamara, and Jessica as their feminist podcast Empowercast investigates a mysterious epidemic that causes women to fall silent. Their journey to the truth causes them to butt heads with their new corporate sponsors, while secrets of past epidemics are revealed. The boundaries of time and space are shattered in this mind boggling journey through 500 years of fictional history.
Former member of the Orange Tree Writers Collective, Carmen Nasr, has a fresh, clever voice that beautifully melts humour and drama in this story about young women finding their voice in a world that wishes to silence them at every turn.
The OT Young Company is an ensemble formed annually for people aged 18 to 25 seeking to develop as theatre-makers and performers. It nurtures individual voices and skills within the Company whilst participants work collaboratively with like-minded people.
Successful auditionees have met once a week since Autumn 2023 and are now rehearsing their showcase production.
Show Info
CONTENT ADVICE
This production contains strong language and explores the theme of misogyny. There are also depictions of twitching and compulsive movements.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon 6 May 2:30pm
Mon 6 May 7:30pm
To book accessible seats, and for audio described and captioned, please call the box office on 020 8940 3633 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email
box.office@orangetreetheatre.co.uk. If you’re on our Access List, you can log in and book online.
TICKET PRICES
No booking fees. Prices increase based on demand. Book early to secure your seats at the best prices.
Under 30s £15 tickets on all seats for all performances – subject to availability
Cast
Amy Evans
Ana João
Antoinette Omole
Carma Hylton
Cecilia Alfonso – Eaton
Edie Whitehead
Elena Lushaku
Ellie Cozens
Esme Niblett
Gelson Neto
Holly French
Isaiah Soetan-Balogun
Jessica Rose Saunders
Keisha Adjei
Latifah Dankwa
Laura Wilson
Luc de Freitas
Madeleine Clark
Nia Griffiths
Nora Naoumi
Sam Loveridge
Samuel Glyde-Rees
Stevie Polywka
Creatives
Writer Carmen Nasr
Director Ed Hill
Designer Lucy Fowler
Lighting Designer Rajiv Pattani
Assistant Director Mais Robinson
