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Ruth Leon recommends.. Alterations – National Theatre

Ruth Leon recommends.. Alterations – National Theatre

Alterations 

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Alterations is not a new play. Originally produced in 1978, Michael Abbensetts’ seminal work illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation. This is an era-defining drama in a new major production by Lynette Linton, with additional material by Trish Cooke.

‘Is that what you want? To be an underdog all your life?’
Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor’s shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client’s impossible tailoring needs.

But as the night goes on, it’s not just the trouser hems that start to fray as tensions rise and Walker’s friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay?

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