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A house stands submerged in an ocean at sunset, with warmly lit rooms showing people inside.

Small Island

Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island, a powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope.

Four unforgettable characters bring this Windrush story to life: Hortense and Gilbert, determined Jamaican migrants in search of belonging and respect; Queenie, an Englishwoman who defies convention; and Bernard, her husband, struggling with change. Together, they discover love across culture, colour and class – and the fragile hope of a shared future.

Spanning decades and continents, this brand-new production draws on the joyful rhythms of calypso and the harsh realities of post-war Britain to explore the emotional truth of our collective history, brought vividly to life through music, striking visuals and a compelling story you will never forget.

 

Priority Booking for Gold & Silver Friends & Access Register

Opens Tue 23 Sep at 12 noon

Priority Booking for Bronze Friends & 16-25 members:

Opens Thu 25 Sep at 12 noon

Public Booking:

Opens Fri 26 Sep at 12 noon

Venue

The House

Presented by

Birmingham Rep, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse, in association with Actors Touring Company.

Adapted by

Helen Edmundson

Based on the novel by

Andrea Levy

Directed by

Matthew Xia

Special Offers

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Aged 16 to 25 Discounted tickets are available for this production for registered 16-25 members for performances on Tue 7 Apr and Tue 14 AprT&Cs apply – Find Out More

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Access Performances

Audio Described: Sat 11 April at 1.30pm

A Free Touch Tour is available to book at 12pm before the Audio Described performances. 

Captioned: Thu 9 April at 1.30pm and 7pm

Chilled: Sat 11 April at 1.30pm

Running Time

Approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes, including an interval.

Age Guidance

12+

Please note, no under 5s will be allowed into the auditorium.

Content Advice

Please note, this production contains strong language and themes of racism.

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