Silence at Donmar Warehouse

Adapted from Kavita Puri’s Partition Voices: Untold British Stories by Sonali Bhattacharyya, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, Ishy Din and Alexandra Wood

“It was a great tragedy.  We were friends one day and enemies the next.  I will take these things to my grave.”

The 1947 partition of the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan saw millions uprooted and resulted in unspeakable violence. It would shape modern Britain forever. Witnesses to this brutal moment in history live among us, yet the stories of that time remain shrouded in silence.

75 years later, Silence is a new play focused on communal storytelling – presenting a shared history inspired by the remarkable personal testimonies of people who lived through the last days of the British Raj. Commissioned to mark this major anniversary, Silence is adapted from Kavita Puri’s acclaimed book Partition Voices: Untold British Stories and co-produced with Tara Theatre.

With special thanks to Charles Holloway, Season Supporter.

Silence also plays at Tara Theatre from 22 September – 1 October

 

BOOK AT DONMAR WAREHOUSE

BOOK AT TARA THEATRE

 

CONTENT ADVISORY
Silence contains scenes that some people may find difficult to watch. The themes of these scenes are detailed on the Donmar Warehouse’s website here. Please note, this section contains spoilers.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES
If you require a companion to attend the Donmar, their ticket will be free. To book call 020 3282 3808 or email access@donmarwarehouse.com. For all other access enquiries or bookings call 020 3282 3808.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
Friday 16 September, 7.30pm  (captioned by Stagetext)

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Thursday 15 September, 2:30pm, touch tour at 1pm (audio described by VocalEyes)

BSL PERFORMANCE
Monday 12 September, 7.30pm (interpreted by THEATRESIGN)

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