Jadek, Imagine If Theatre

With shows in Leeds, Halifax and more:

JADEK IS OFFICIALLY ON TOUR Piotr Baumann as Grandad and Francesca Joy as Tasha in Jadek Opening night at York Theatre Royal, captured by Anthony Robling. Since our last email we’ve officially started the National Tour of Jadek and will be touring until 9th December. We’ve already performed at three different venues and had a sold out premiere with some amazing reviews. Read on to find out more... Watch the trailer for Jadek here! Shot and edited by the wonderful Brett Chapman. “Jadek parallels a lot of what is happening with Brexit and Trump. There are also parallels with the segregation of cultures, xenophobia and the fear of World War Two repeating itself.  Jadek is for the broken ones, those who’ve fought wars, the blind, the Polish, the working class, the ones suffering in silence. This is for every single one of you. And as always, this is for my old man, my grandad, my Jadek.” Writer, Francesca Joy Read the full interview with the writer of Jadek here. ✨ Jadek Tickets ✨ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW  As well as touring to nine more theatres, we are also taking Jadek to four prisons, another Polish community centre and a centre for blind and visually impaired people. You can book for theatres now with the links below - be quick before they’re all snapped up! Derby Theatre Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Shoebox Theatre, Swindon CAST, Doncaster Theatre Deli, Sheffield Slung Low, Leeds Square Chapel, Halifax Touchstones, Rochdale Barnsley Civic Theatre We are giving away x4 free tickets to young adults in care and people with convictions for every theatre performance. We are working with our partners in the care and criminal justice system to ensure these tickets reach the people who want them. If you would like to enquire about securing free tickets or any discounts, please do contact chesca@imagineiftheatre.co.uk The performance at Slung Low, Leeds and Square Chapel, Halifax are both 'PAY WHAT YOU CAN'  Four ⭐️‘s for Jadek Premiere “The honesty and humanity on display deal with universal and relatable themes, be it caring for an elderly relative, dealing with past trauma and whether we should merely “play the game” to get by in life. What stands out most is one simple word: connection. Connection between audience and performer. Connection between two very different generations. Emotional connections to support and enrich one another’s lives. Jadek will be going on tour throughout November and December and is a connection worth making.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - read the full review by Mumble Theatre here. “Jadek is a beautiful story that starts small and ends up universal. The dialogue between Grandfather and Granddaughter is so entertaining you’ll want to move in too. The revelations are breath-taking” Mark Catley, BAFTA award winning writer “Jadek is a clever and compassionate play with bite. You are immediately thrown into a world where words are slung like grenades that tick with your pulse until they eventually go off and break your heart. You feel like you are sat with Grandad and Tasha, almost too intimate to bare, this play pulls you in before you can say no.” Jackie Hagan, Playwright and Activist Thanks for all your support guys, see you on tour 💘 Copyright © 2019 Imagine If Theatre Company, All rights reserved.

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