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This play contains strong language and violence.
Special Dates
- After Dark : Thu 27 May
A Young Vic and eclipse theatre co-production
Sus
Tue 25 May 2010 – Sat 29 May 2010
The Door
by Barrie Keefe
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Barrie Keeffe’s 1979 classic is a powerful cry against institutional racism and coincides with the general election of 2010.
Witty and funny but raw and uncompromising, this extraordinary piece of drama based on a true story brings to life the horrific story of one man. Leon Delroy an unemployed family man is brought into an East London police station on election night 1979 on what he thinks is a usual ‘sus’ pickup. Slowly his life unravels and Leon finds himself at the heart of an horrific nightmare. At the mercy of his two interrogators, he is powerless to fight and finds himself in a desperate struggle to save his family.
‘Police forces face threat of ‘racist’ label over stop and searches
Guardian March 2010
Has anything changed?
Barrie Keeffe’s highly praised works include the cult classic film The Long Good Friday as well as the much performed plays Gotcha, Gimme Shelter and Barbarians.
This is the first co-production between Young Vic and eclipse theatre (The Hounding of David Oluwale, Angel House).
| Date | Time | Date information |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 25th May | 19:45 | |
| Wed 26th May | 19:45 | |
| Thu 27th May | 19:45 | After Dark |
| Fri 28th May | 19:45 | |
| Sat 29th May | 14:45 | |
| Sat 29th May | 19:45 |
“I found this production thought provoking and unsettling, and it raises questions that still matter.”
The Public Reviews
“three terrific performances”
Reviewsgate
“This is a truly amazing piece of drama”
Leicester Mercury
“Clint Dyer delivers a mesmerising performance as Delroy” Leicester Mercury
Judy from Birmingham
Saw this last night with my husband. Fantastic, felt so real, we didn't stop talking about it on the way home, so thought provoking. Keep up the good work guys. Bit concerned 'Leon' was really hurt at the end, if so, hope he is ok.