Bristol Old Vic’s Nancy Medina To Direct Amy Jephta’s A Good House
The new play forms a co-production between the Bristol theatre and the Royal Court Theatre in London
Bristol Old Vic and the Royal Court Theatre have teamed up on a world premiere production of a new play by Amy Jephta. A Good House, to be directed by Bristol Old Vic’s Nancy Medina, will be the first co-production between the two mayor theatres for the first time in 30 years.
A Good House – by the South African writer – is described as both ‘thrilling’ and ‘comedic’ and a ‘biting satire on community politics.
The play will open at the Royal Court Theatre in January before transferring to Bristol Old Vic.
Medina called the co-production between the two theatres a “real thrill”.
She said: “As Bristol Old Vic refocuses on developing and supporting new writing for our region, to be able to partner with the Royal Court – a theatre synonymous with excellence in new writing – is particularly special. Amy Jephta is a powerful and skilful voice. Her writing is quick and clever; multilayered and deliciously sharp. She pulls on all the insecurities and nuances of neighbourly dynamics to create something brilliantly unsettling. I’m so please to be able to share this one with Bristol”
A Good House is set in Stillwater, a quaint suburban community. A mysterious shack springs up from the dust, its inhabitants nowhere to be seen.
As speculation grows, residents Sihle and Bonolo are recruited by their neighbourhood to be the face of a campaign to demolish the shack.
Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, David Byrne said that he and his Executive Director Will Young, made a ‘dream list’ of directors that they wanted to work with. Nancy Medina was one of the first people they put on the list.
“The chance to work with Nancy and her world class team at Bristol Old Vic to bring Amy Jephta’s astonishing play to audiences is therefore quite literally a dream come true,” he said.
A Good House will be at the Royal Court Theatre from 11 January – 08 Feb before transferring to Bristol Old Vic from 14 February – 18 March 2024.
For more information or to book for Bristol, visit: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/a-good-house
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