Europe
International express trains thunder through a crumbling station
somewhere in Eastern Europe. One of them brings Morocco, a dishonest businessman,
returning laden with memories and cheap, smuggled vodka.
It also brings two refugees in search of shelter and safety.
Fascinated by their exoticism, Adele, the stationmaster's daughter, yearns
to make her own escape.
This is the powerful new play by one of Scotland's well
known contemporary dramatists, David Greig. The play is directed by Ilan
Goodman, who makes his directorial debut at the Playhouse. His father,
Henry Goodman is currently playing the lead in the RSC's Richard III.
The
power of the train in the production becomes a metaphor for the destructive
progress brought about by globalisation and modernisation.
Progress offers new opportunities, but with it scant respect for tradition
and stability.
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