About the show
God’s Gift is a family drama spanning 4-generations, 2-timeframes and a school which hasn’t changed in 100-years. It explores the danger of deifying institutions that fail to protect and the courage needed to speak out.
In 1911, Shirley, a young man in a new country must find a way to assimilate into a system that doesn’t want him or risk alienation. In 2020, 17-year-old Ambrose confronts the reality of abuse within his school as he overcomes his fear of speaking up. His mother and Grandfather are blinded by their need for safety and must change or face the consequence of inaction.
Creatives:
Lolly Whitney Low – Director & Writer
Siobán Whitney Low – Writer & Producer
Anna Crump – Drama Therapist
Jessica Siân – Dramaturg
Kai-Richie Cassell – Film Maker & Marketing
Ines Aresti – Movement Director & Dramaturg
Running time: 70 mins
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Awareness: Abuse and discrimination, Mental health, Privilege and power, Violence against women and girls, Swearing, Sexual Assault, Allusions to Suicide, Loud Bangs
For full performance dates and times, please press ‘Book’ above.
This performance takes place in the fifth year of Peckham Fringe Festival, and the 40th Anniversary year of Theatre Peckham. Click here to see the full programme for this year’s Peckham Fringe.
Your Stage, Your Story. #TP40
Meet the Cast
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Richard Bobb-SempleGus -
Dejean BrownShirley -
Belenus JohnstonAmbrose -
Thabo KonaNunes -
Sarah PriddyNorma
