In the summer of 2001, as he entered his house at 212A Clive Street in Grangetown, Cardiff, writer Eric Ngalle was subjected to a racist attack by six people—two white, two black and two mixed-race men. When he regained consciousness, his nose was patched up, and the nurse, Miss Papodopoulis, welcomed him and said, “We are lucky to have you. it was touch and go.” He had been under anaesthesia for five days. This traumatic event, along with a more recent incident on the 11th of November 2023 while returning from his event at the Hay Castle, has deeply influenced his understanding of racism, identity, and home.

These two incidents form the seed of this new collaboration between Eric and Volcano Theatre.

BE THE FIRST TO SEE IT!

• FRIDAY 24 APRIL 4pm 

• SATURDAY 25 APRIL 4pm

Performed in English. PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE. Suggested price for customers with a regular income is £8. 

We can reimburse bus fares for asylum seekers.

Written by Eric Ngalle Charles
Directed by Paul Davies
CAST: Mohammed Abdullah, Lois Elenid, Christopher Frederick, Mohamad Fateh Zakaria.
Movement Direction Catherine Bennett
Film Connor Charles

Supported by Arts Council of Wales.

Additional Workshops supported by Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Council, Welsh Federation of Museums and Galleries, Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales.

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About BLE MAE FY NGHARTREF
Where is my home? Who owns the narrative in travel writing? What does Britishness mean? Through stories, memories, and memory triggers,we will explore these questions, encourage discussions on racial integration and diversity, and pour waters on the flames and bile of hatred that seems to be possessing our cities and streets. “When two elephants fight, it is genuinely the grass that suffers.’’ Politicians are stoking these flames of hatred. We must meet their vitriol head-on.