Set in a prison in the nineteen seventies, the penal system is in crisis. Over-crowded and understaffed, with a riot in one wing of the prison and a plot to escape in the other. Wentworth is a first time criminal sharing a cell with young ‘old hand’ Dawson. While under the watch of the guard, Deacon, they distract themselves with language until Dawson reveals a plan that, if successful, could lead to their escape.
Written as gender neutral Barred Freedom has two casts, one male and one female, to explore the differences or similarities we see in behaviour regarding gender and social environment. Each cast also has a different director.
Male Cast
Matthew Hawes – Dawson
Adam Sabatti – Wentworth
Mark Loveday – Deacon
Director – Asia Osborne
Female Cast
Amy Martin – Dawson
Carys Wright – Wentworth
Frances Keyton – Deacon
Director – Eugene Ambrose
Listing
Barred Freedom
20 – 25 March 2017
Male Performances: 20th, 22nd, 24th March
Female Performances: 21st, 23rd, 25th March
All performances begin at 7pm
The Cockpit Theatre
Gateforth Street
London
NW8 8EH
