Date
6 – 8 November 2024
Location
EGO Arts Venue, The Old Grammar School, Hales St, Coventry
Synopsis
Trying to find her way in the world while caught between the childish rivalries of her divorced parents, Charlie is desperate to take control. When she decides to watch Prime Minister’s Questions to help her with her exams, the twaddle exchanged in parliament suddenly feels very close to home.
“Home Affairs” is a stark look at the parallels between a broken home and a broken political system, and how coming of age can give you the courage to stand up to power.
An original play brought to you by EGO Boost, our community cast aged 12 to 25.
Quote
CHARLIE: “Politicians are like the parents of the nation. They’re hypocrites with a capital H.”
Cast
| Charlie | Liv Waters |
| Phoebe / PM | Dora DeGroot |
| Jay / Opposition | Seb Keaney |
| Jed | Josh Ranger |
| Hannah / Miss Graham | Poppy Brown |
| Nan | Maddelena Astolfi |
| Layla | Hazel Davis |
| Terry / Deputy Speaker | Kaeya Murphy |
| Speaker of the House | Abdul Janneh |
| Mr Thompson | Matyi Hegedus |
| Freya / TV Reporter | Flo Palmer |
| With additional roles played by the cast. |
Credits
| Written & Directed by | Conor Tyrrell & Georgina Egan |
| Music & Sound Design | Tim Egan |
| Lighting Design | Corinne Robinson |
| Lighting Operator | Francis Stojsavljevic |
| Set & Props | Jane Bush, Emma Ranić, Lewis Smallridge & EGO Creative Academy |
| Marketing | Francis Stojsavljevic & Kyle McCall Wilson |
| Poster artwork | Emma Ranić |
| Photography | Andrew Moore |