London
Hammersmith
16 Sep - 12 Oct
1800 Acres by David Myers
Running away from Brooklyn to make a new start with her teenage son Linda, an affluent African-American woman buys a ranch in West Texas. But when the original owner refuses to move out, violent physical and psychological battles ensue. Demanding his own relationship to the land, Linda's son Jacob begins a mysterious ritual in the moonlight.
Acclaimed young Texan playwright David Myers blends comedy, fantasy and tension in this original play that explores the relationship between family, history, birthright and the mystical pull of nature.
1800 Acres was developed with the Old Vic New Voices. Myers was handpicked to mentor with Edward Albee. Please Note: This performance contains nudity.
Riverside Studios, Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm, Thursday matinees at 1pm, Saturday matinees at 230pm, Sundays at 5pm, �17.50/�14 Concessions, tel: 020 8237 1010.
8 Oct
Charles Burnett Shorts
Some of the directors short films, made between 1969 and 2006. Includes showings of Several Friends, The Horse, When It Rains and Quiet as Kept.
Riverside Studios, 715pm, price unknown, tel: 020 8237 1010.
8 Oct
Killer of Sheep
The film examines the Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s through the eyes of Stan, a sensitive dreamer who is increasingly disillusioned by his work at the slaughterhouse.
Riverside Studios, 840pm, price unknown, tel: 020 8237 1010.
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