The New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse, as part of the Eclipse Theatre Initiative, present the world premiere production of  

ANGEL HOUSE

By Roy Williams

Directed by Paulette Randall and  Designed by Libby Watson  

How can two brothers with the same upbringing take such different paths?  

Fifty years ago, the Vincent family arrived from the West Indies and settled in the West London tower block Angel House. 

They brought with them suitcases full of hopes and dreams for themselves and future generations.  But life has not worked out the way they expected.  

Jean's son Frank, the ‘big man' of the estate, is heading for prison, while her other son Stephen is a successful lawyer with political aspirations.  

Frank's son Adam and the rest of the teenagers on the estate are all struggling to cope with life's choices and their consequences.  

Over 24 hours, the interwoven stories and secrets of the Angel House residents collide in this compelling new drama  

Roy Williams is one of Britain's most celebrated writers having won numerous awards including; The 31st John Whiting Award, The Alfred Fagon Award 1997 and The  Evening Standard Charles Wintour Award  for most Promising Playwright 2001.  His 2003 play Fallout is currently being produced as a film for Company Pictures/Channel Four Films.  

 "Compelling…a firecracker"  The Times on Little Sweet Thing   Now in its fifth year, Eclipse Theatre has built an enviable reputation for its productions, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, Mother Courage, Little Sweet Thing and, most recently, Mustapha Matura's adaptation of Chekhov's Three Sisters.   "If you only get to the theatre once this year, do your utmost to get tickets for this riveting production…brilliantly directed by Paulette Randall"

 Ipswich Evening Star on Three Sisters

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