Churchill
The Royal Court Theater will stage the world premiere of Caryl Churchill's "Seven Jewish Children -- A Play for Gaza," a 10-minute work written in response to the current humanitarian crisis that examines the history of the state of Israel.
The production runs Feb. 6-21 with press opening scheduled for Feb. 10. All performances are free of charge.
The play, helmed by Court a.d. Dominic Cooke, is an addition to the theater's previously announced slate. Performances will take place in the main house at 9 p.m. after scheduled evening perfs of "The Stone" by Marius von Mayenburg.
"This short, urgent piece has been written in response to recent events, and its resonance goes way beyond the present in its understanding of the roots of the tragedy that's now unfolding in Gaza," Cooke said.
Casting is still to be confirmed. The script is being made available for free download beginning Feb. 10 from the websites of the Royal Court, publishers Nick Hern Books and Churchill's agents Casarotto Ramsay. No charge will be made for performance rights on condition that a collection is made for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Contact David Benedict at
benedictdavid@mac.com