Born in the USA (Leaving Vietnam)
Event Information
- Date
- 25-25 Aug
- Time
- 16:00
- Event type
- Theatre
- Company name
- Andy Jordan Productions with Richard Vergette
- Age Rating
- 14+ (guidance)
- Event Warnings
- Contains violent themes
Born in the USA (Leaving Vietnam)
Trump’s populist slogan ‘Make America Great Again’ appeals to
disillusioned war veteran Jimmy in rustbelt Michigan but his new-found
politics threaten to tear his family apart – until an unexpected visit
leads to a profound emotional reconciliation. Original, humorous,
intensely moving storytelling, redemptive and hopeful, about overcoming
trauma, and having to face it to overcome it. From award-winning
actor-playwright Richard Vergette.
‘Multi-layered and masterful’
(HackneyCitizen.co.uk).
‘An excellent storyteller’
(BritishTheatreGuide.info).
‘Compelling, heart-wrenching…
gripping piece of new theatre writing that should be experienced by all
generations’ (FringeReview.co.uk).
‘Extraordinary
tour-de-force… uplifting and devastating in equal measure’
(TheReviewsHub.com).
Written and performed by | Richard Vergette
Directed
by | Andy Pearson
Produced by | Andy Jordan