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My Name is Rachel Corrie
Citizens Company
SOLD OUT (returns only). The Citizens Company presents a one-woman play about Rachel Corrie, a twenty-three-year-old American, who was killed by an Israeli bulldozer in the Gaza Strip in 2003, as she was trying to prevent the demolition of Palestinian homes.
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Composed from Rachel’s own journals, letters, and emails, My Name is Rachel Corrie creates a portrait of a messy, skinny, articulate, Salvador Dali-loving chain-smoker (with a passion for the music of Pat Benatar), who left home and school in Olympia, Washington, “to support Palestinian non-violent resistance to Israel’s military occupation.”
Rachel’s original writings were edited by British actor Alan Rickman and Guardian editor Katharine Viner. In the three sold-out London runs since its Royal Court premiere, the piece has been surrounded by both controversy and impassioned proponents, and has garnered awards at every turn. Rachel Corrie’s writings have been translated into Arabic, Hebrew, French, Italian and Spanish and this powerfully honest insight into one of the most complicated international political conflicts continues to resonate across the world.
“A powerful, thought-provoking and deeply moving piece of theatre.”
Daily Telegraph
“Theatre can’t change the world. But what it can do, when it’s as good as this, is to send us out enriched by other people’s passionate concern.”
Guardian
TAKEN FROM THE WRITINGS OF RACHEL CORRIE
EDITED BY ALAN RICKMAN AND KATHARINE VINER
DIRECTED BY ROS PHILIPS
PERFORMED BY MAIRI PHILLIPS
- 2 Mar 2010 to 20 Mar 2010
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- 2010-03-02 07:30 PM 2010-03-03 07:30 PM 2010-03-04 07:30 PM 2010-03-05 07:30 PM 2010-03-06 07:30 PM 2010-03-09 07:30 PM 2010-03-10 07:30 PM 2010-03-11 07:30 PM 2010-03-12 07:30 PM 2010-03-13 07:30 PM 2010-03-16 07:30 PM 2010-03-17 07:30 PM 2010-03-18 07:30 PM 2010-03-19 07:30 PM 2010-03-20 07:30 PM
Dates
Stalls Studio
Prices
£12
Previews £4
Tuesdays £7
Concessions available
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (5/5), based on 2 reviews
Previews 02.03.10 & 03.03.10
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
There are a great many online resources about Rachel’s life and work. Below is a downloadable Myths and Facts sheet compiled by www.rachelswords.org in collaboration with Rachel’s parents. Download Rachel Corrie Myths and Facts (pdf)
Watch interview with Director on YouTube.
Watch interview with Actor on YouTube.
See My Name Is Rachel Corrie rehearsal photos on Flickr.
Read My Name Is Rachel Corrie blog entries.
Comments
Helen ★★★★★
5th March 2010
Hi, the show is not touring, just at the Citizens Theatre. We are in fact very close to the City Centre. The theatre is just 10 mins walk across Victoria Bridge from M&S on Argyle St., with Bridge St. Underground very close by (and plenty of free car parking space). Click on "About" in our main menu and we have lots of directions in "Find Us". Hope you can make it.
Truth Alone ★★★★★
7th March 2010
I see that you forgot to mention that the house Rachel was protecting was the home of a suicide bomber, who had successfully blown himself up in a public bus. He killed many, Israelis and Palestinians, and she was protecting the family home, that was to be demolished. I guess the Citizen's Theater cares nothing about the truth, only the propaganda they want to show. You are also missing the pics of Rachael, screaming and burning the flag, a real nice gal, she was. Human rights is not for terrorism, but human rights!
Helen ★★★★★
7th March 2010
Rachel's parents made a statement after the flag burning incident which can be read on our blog: http://bit.ly/9zr1RU
Emma ★★★★★
8th March 2010
Mairi was captivating, she gave an outstanding performance on what was only the second night (3rd March). Her portrayal of a vivacious young woman was sincere and electric, and made a tragic story even more moving, placing the emphasis on her short but brilliant life rather than her untimely death. Hope to see her in other productions soon.
Carrie Montgomery ★★★★★
8th March 2010
I thought this show was incredibly moving and the lead actress did an amazing job of conveying all the different sides to Rachel Corrie's character. I felt like I really knew her by the end of the show and you could see her despair growing as she witnessed first hand the situation of the people in Palestine. I defy anyone to say that this play is propaganda. The only message that I was left with is about humanity and trying to stop unnecessary violence in the world. I would encourage everyone to see this show. It puts all the small things in life into perspective.
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Isobel Elliot ★★★★★
5th March 2010
I would love to see the play but the Citizen's is too awkward in the evening. Will it be performed in Edinburgh or even the city centre Glagow or elsewhere in Scotland?