Can't See for Looking by Carolyn Lloyd Davies
When Rosa, an impoverished Filipina domestic worker, finds herself enslaved in London, she is desperate to escape her servitude - her faith and love of Karaoke dancing can only sustain her so far. After two futile attempts, with the help of fellow Filipina Angel, she finds freedom at last, only to be trapped once more within the UK immigration system as an illegal immigrant. Written by Carolyn Lloyd Davies with Franchezka Cunanan, 'Can't See For Looking', opens on 18 October, Anti-Slavery Day, at the Cockpit Theatre and runs until 4 November. This fast-moving and shocking drama is based on extensive interviews with five Filipina domestic workers rescued in London from modern slavery. The play is inspired by these true stories and not only highlights the prevalence of hidden slavery in a village, town or city near you, but also how reluctant we are to report it, because of what it would cost us to confront our neighbours, employers or friends with such uncomfortable truths.
4 star reviews of previous work for 'Penetration' 2021; "Conferences and public forums should be convened to discuss its ramificationsThis is a script to raise whirlwinds." - The Spectator, Lloyd Evans; "Wow, I'm a bit speechless. That was a very, very brilliant production." - The Stagey Blog; "An important piece for our time." - London Theatre Review; "A challenging and disturbing piece, smoothly staged by director David Trevaskis." - Reviews Gate, William Russell
Carolyn trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London and was a Trustee for seven years. She is on the Development Committee of Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, a thriving Performance Arts Centre for young people. She has written four full length plays (one with Stephanie) plus two short screenplays, and two audio comedies. In 2016/17, she was attached to the Oxford Playhouse Playmaker scheme for a year and has published over 30 articles. She is a member of the Oxfordshire Theatre Makers Steering Group, and one of the judges for the 'Performing Shakespeare' competition for schools, run by the English Speaking Union. Carolyn is the founder of Living the Drama Theatre company, and as a professional actor, playwright and experienced teacher, she brings a mix of knowledge and experience to all her projects. Working closely with her creative team, her role is to lead, manage and develop the company's vision and ensure its values are upheld.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912430918 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912430916 |
| Title | Can't See for Looking |
| Author | Carolyn Lloyd Davies |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aurora Metro Publications |
| Year published | 2023-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 84 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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