Description
A new play by Hannah Lavery. Directed by Natalie Ibu.
Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth. Jade is slowly coming to realise that prejudices can be found everywhere, even in the most surprising places. Realising that her education is ill-equipped to encompass her own history and heritage, and taunted by bullies at school, she knows it’s time to tell her own story. Meanwhile, litter is piling up in the local forest, and all over the world, an environmental crisis is looming. Chloe is determined to make a change, starting with the town.
Three girls prepare to stand up for what they believe in despite the injustices stacked against them in this new play exploring what it takes to make a difference, the power of friendship, and the importance of believing in your own voice.
★★★★★
“This piece was a welcome reminder for all ages to turn to kindness and hope in the face of adversity.”
A Youngish Perspective
★★★★
“Protest offers a distinctly hopeful sense of promise and power in the voices of young women.”
Edinburgh Guide
★★★★
“Protest is literally a call to arms, albeit utilising weapons of happiness rather than warfare.”
The Herald
Co-commissioned by Fuel, Imaginate and Northern Stage. Developed and supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund and Imaginate’s Accelerator programme. Accelerator is supported by the PLACE programme, funded by the Scottish Government (through Creative Scotland), the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Festivals. Supported by the Binks Trust.