Human Nurture
by Ryan Calais Cameron
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“Its visceral rawness and total authenticity hit you in the gut.”
The Guardian
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“…crackling, naturally funny dialogue and knock out performances.”
The Stage
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“…a terrifying portrait of an atomised society…”
The Scotsman
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“Rob Watt's direction is dynamic, fast-moving and full of action and contrasts.”
What’s On Stage
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“Rob Watt’s direction is excellent. Frequent changes of tone and tempo keep the audience engaged throughout..."
Yorkshire Times
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“It left me, and my friends in the audience, wanting more…”
British Theatre
“I don’t agree with everything he says or does, but we do have a lot in common nowadays… and anyway I can’t be racist, can I? My best mate is black.”
Runaku and Harry’s bond is so strong they could be brothers. They share the same food, music, laughs, computer games and even dreams – but not race. Runaku is black and Harry is white…but what does that matter, right?
When Runaku is rehomed, Harry is left behind in the care system, and these brothers start to walk down very different paths. Then on Harryʼs 18th birthday, Runaku returns for a dream reunion that turns into a nightmare situation.
Nothingʼs off-limits, from innocent childhood humiliations to race, privilege, allyship and male vulnerability. HUMAN NURTURE is a new play from award winning writer Ryan Calais Cameron.
Cast
Runako Justice Ritchie
Harry Lucas Button
Musician Neeta Saarl
CREATIVES
Writer Ryan Calais Cameron
Director Rob Watt
Set and Costume Tara Usher
Lighting Simisola Majekodunmi
Sound Lee Affen
Composer Neeta Saarl
Movement Director Yami Löfvenberg
Creative Associate Monay Thomas
Company Stage Manager Lizzie Bond
Casting Associate Becky Paris