Joe Sellman-Leava's Brings Award-Winning LABELS to the Studio
By: Sally Henry Fuller Jan. 17, 2016
Written and performed by Joe Sellman-Leava and directed by Katarina Reinthaller Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava was inspired by a racism and equality workshop, led by Oscar-winning writer, actor and activist Emma Thompson, at Exeter University, 2009. The rise of far right parties both in Britain and across Europe compelled Joe to re-develop Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava for Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015.
During Edinburgh Fringe 2015, Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava won a Scotsman Fringe First Award for outstanding new writing and the Holden Street Theatres Award (enabling the show to transfer to the 2016 Adelaide Fringe). Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava was also shortlisted for the Amnesty International's Freedom of Expression Award.
Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava will play in The Studio, Holden Street Theatres, 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh from 9 February to 13 March (with discount previews on 9 and 10 February).
On presenting the show in Adelaide, Holden Street Theatres Artist Director, Martha Lott said: This is an important message, that every person is faced with every day from a powerful new company, Joe Sellman-Leava's insight and exploration of his world left me incredibly moved.
Produced by Worklight Theatre, Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava premiered in the wake of an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Europe and fierce debates around migration and refugees. Emma Thompson, who has spoken out against the UK's response to the current crisis, commented on a new draft of the script earlier this year: What a terrific piece. I love it. Simple, powerful, important and funny.
Joe uses his own family's stories about migration and mixed heritage to open a wider discussion about the way we talk about, think about and treat our fellow human beings. The play's examination of Europe's ongoing refugee crisis has sadly become more resonant in recent months. Worklight hopes that by touring the show in Australia and the UK over the coming months, more people will be engaged in conversation about how the words we use affect the decisions we make about one another.
Tickets to Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava at Holden Street Theatres may be purchased through Holden Street Theatres and Fringetix. Duration 60 minutes. Check Fringe Guide or Holden Street Theatres for performance times (various).
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