NEW YORK PREMIERE
BAM in association with A.R.T.
Presents
The Wife of Willesden
Adapted by Zadie Smith from Chaucer’s The Wife of Bath
Kiln Theatre
Directed by Indhu Rubasingham
In her debut play, bestselling author Zadie Smith—whose books include the Man Booker Prize-nominated novel On Beauty— gives us Alvita, a Jamaican-born British woman in her mid-50s holding court at a North West London pub. After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run, this modern translation of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales comes to the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, with an ensemble cast starring Clare Perkins in a stunning, exhilarating performance, this exuberant and verbally inventive play showcases the pleasures of Smith’s quick wit. Rich with frank sexuality, it celebrates free expression and the human urge both to live stories and share them.
Set and costume design by Robert Jones
Lighting design by Guy Hoare
Composition and sound design by Ben and Max Ringham
Casting by Julia Horan CDG
Movement by Imogen Knight
TICKETS START AT $35
BAM Members receive 20% off through January 31. No promo code needed.
For more information and access to specific seating locations, visit BAM.org/visit/accessibility, email accessibility@BAM.org, or call 718.636.4100.
OPEN CAPTIONING
Performances on April 14 and 15 include open captioning provided by c2. Captioning screens are located on both sides of the theater, displaying spoken dialogue and other auditory elements that impact the experience of the production. Best visibility is from seating locations in side sections of the theater, Row K and behind.
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for theater at BAM provided by The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc.; The SHS Foundation; and The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
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