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I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document

Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda

Sonja Linden author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Aurora Metro Publications

Published:28th Sep '04

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Inspired by the experiences of refugees in the UK, and set in a refugee centre in London, I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given To Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda, is a funny and moving story about the bittersweet relationship between a I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document.... (Production shot; Finborough Theatre) young Rwandan woman and a British poet as he tries to help her write her story. Juliette is a young Rwandan asylum seeker, determined to write a book on the genocide that killed her family; Simon is a poet whose job is to help people write. I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document... was a Time Out Critics' Choice and was broadcast by BBC World Service as well as touring nationally and internationally. Following a London run and National UK tour, the play received its American premiere at Kansas City Rep in March 2005 and has subsequently gone on to receive more than 30 productions across the US.

“Outstanding…a powerful and beautiful piece of theatre.” The Stage “Sonja Linden's...play is a remarkable achievement.” Time Out “Buy, beg or steal a ticket...” The Times

ISBN: 9780954691233

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Weight: unknown

64 pages