Scenes from a Repatriation Tickets
About Scenes from a Repatriation
Don't miss the world premiere of Joel Tan's Scenes from a Repatriation at the Royal Court Theatre. Book Scenes from a Repatriation tickets on TodayTix.
See the talented cast including Kaja Chan (The 47th, Old Vic), Jon Chew (Anything Goes, Barbican Theatre), Fiona Hampton (The Forsyte Saga, Park Theatre), Aidan Cheng (The Good Person of Szechwan, Lyric Hammersmith), Robin Khor Yong Kuan (Bat Night Market, Science Gallery London) and Sky Yang (Last Days, The Gotham Group and Perfect Storm Entertainment).
Together, they tell the story of a 1000-year-old statue of the Boddhisattva Guan Yin at The British Museum. However, when the truth comes out that the statue was taken from its homeland, the museum must contend with an angry public and repatriation claims from the Chinese government. This thought-provoking story tells of the statue's journey from China to Britain and back again.
Scenes from a Repatriation cast and creative team
By: Joel Tan
Director: Emma + Pj
Lighting: Alex Fernandes
Sound: Patch Middleton
Venue
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
More information about Scenes from a Repatriation
Scenes from a Repatriation is a play by Singaporean playwright Joel Tan. His other recent productions include No Particular Order at Theatre503, Living Newspaper at the Royal Court, and When The Daffodils at the Orange Tree Theatre. Tan is known for exploring his home city’s politics and society through his work.
Royal Court artistic director David Byrne said of Scenes from a Repatriation, “[it] has a cast of over 40 characters, none of whom appear in more than a single scene, in fact the only consistent character throughout is that statue.”
Scenes from a Repatriation in London has an expert creative team that includes direction by emma + pj (Ghosts of the Near Future, Barbican Centre), design by TK Hay (Mayflies, York Theatre Royal), movement direction by Ken Nakajima (Word-Play, Royal Court), lighting design by Alex Fernandes (Paradise Now!, Bush Theatre), and sound design by Patch Middleton (Radiant Boy, Southwark Playhouse).
What to watch for
- Joel Tan is the recipient of the Jerwood New Playwright accolade.
- Joel Tan has been nominated for a range of awards for his work, including Best Original Script by The Straits Times Life Theatre Awards in 2017 for Cafe and in 2018 for Tango.
- Audiences may recognize Kaja Chan from various television programs, including Bridgerton, Cracow Monsters, and Absentia.
- Directors emma + pj are experts in experimental theatre, and the duo has been collaborating and running their company since 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scenes from a Repatriation about?
Don’t miss the world premiere of Joel Tan’s Scenes from a Repatriation at the Royal Court Theatre. This gripping piece tells the story of a 1000-year-old statue of the Boddhisattva Guan Yin and its journey from China to Britain and back again.
How do you get tickets for Scenes from a Repatriation?
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How much are tickets for Scenes from a Repatriation?
Scenes from a Repatriation tickets start at £23.
Which theatre is Scenes from a Repatriation at?
Scenes from a Repatriation is at London's Royal Court, which is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
Who wrote Scenes from a Repatriation?
The play is by Joel Tan.
Who directed Scenes from a Repatriation?
emma + pj direct this play.
Is Scenes from a Repatriation appropriate for kids?
There is not currently an age guideline in place for this production.
Is Scenes from a Repatriation good?
Scenes from a Repatriation is an eagerly anticipated new play from acclaimed writer Joel Tan. This thought-provoking play explores the debate surrounding disputed artifacts in museum collections, and the production has an excellent cast and creative team.
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