1884, an anti colonial game-theatre show at the Wellcome Collection
Without any previous research, I chose to enter this piece blind in which I am immensely glad I did. Created by Rhianna Llube, we wait patiently at the doors. We are told this is as immersive as you chose it to be, you can simply observe or be as active as you desire. Once inside you have a choice of 5 tables to sit at, you are encouraged to start as strangers and so as a solo traveller that is what I did.
In front of you, you have a home, a letter holder, and a few counters with pieces of furniture on them. The actors begin their welcoming speeches, inviting us to a new society in which we are all separate families building their homes. The set and costume is beautifully designed, almost 50’s American style with pale blues, pinks and browns to express solidarity and neutrality. We begi...
