Shades of Brown

PRESS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

24 OCTOBER 2008

sampad and The Drum present

Shades of Brown: a play by Rani Moorthy Written and performed by Rani Moorthy

Directed by Linda Marlowe 

Don’t miss your chance to catch Rani Moorthy’s critically acclaimed play on Friday 14 November at The Drum. Comic, bold and deeply moving, this thought provoking one-woman show asks: can one woman’s healthy glow be another woman’s social stigma? From a South African albino to a skin-bleaching Indian bride, Rani Moorthy transforms into a range of funny and poignant characters, each of whom share an ironic kinship through the one thing they cannot hide from – their skin. From the team behind the world famous Curry Tales, this play will get under your skin, no matter what shade of brown you are.

“An incomparable story-teller…Moorthy is so sumptuously watchable that it’s easy to forget there is only one of her on stage” The Guardian

In association with The Drum and RASA productions. Suitable for ages 14+ Shades of Brown Friday 14 November, 7.30pm The Drum, Potters Lane, Aston Tickets: £8, £6 concs Ticket office: 0121 333 2444 / www.the-drum.org.uk

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

SAMPAD SOUTH ASIAN ARTS

Since 1990, sampad has been a leading cultural organisation that has helped to establish South Asian arts within mainstream culture in Birmingham and across the U.K. Through production, promotion, performances, advocacy, education and outreach activity using the diverse artforms originating from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, sampad nurtures and supports British Asian Arts and communities.

Recent projects involving young people include MyGrations, working with Creative Partnerships, a cross artform, cross curricular project exploring journeys and origins and Fame Academy Bollywood, a music project that developed singing, songwriting, performance and recording skills. For more information log onto www.sampad.co.uk

THE DRUM

The Drum is the national centre for Black British arts and culture. The Drum is dedicated to developing and promoting contemporary art and culture of British African, Asian and Caribbean communities. Through its various initiatives, The Drum, located in Aston, Birmingham, will continually strive to become a centre of national and international renown; firmly rooted within its local community. For more information visit www.the-drum.org.uk

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