HOBSON’S CHOICE
By Harold Brighouse
In a new adaptation by Tanika Gupta
Directed by Atri Banerjee
In a new adaptation by Tanika Gupta
Directed by Atri Banerjee
31 May – 6 July
MULTI-award-winning writer Tanika Gupta has reimagined her 2003 adaptation of
HOBSON’S CHOICE for the Exchange. In this sharp and witty
retelling of Harold Brighouse’s classic take on family loyalty, we meet
Hari Hobson, played by
Tony Jayawardena
(Ackley Bridge), who has fled Uganda to make a new life for his family
in Manchester’s ever-changing Northern Quarter of the 1980s. This
universal
story explores family relationships and reflects the hopes, aspirations
and disappointments of families everywhere who are trying to build a
new life. Set in a city with a complex history of cotton and a striking
feminist past we meet Durga Hobson (Shalini
Peiris) who is determined to challenge the patriarchy and change the status quo. The Hobson family is completed by
Maimuna Memon as Sunita Hobson and Safiyya Ingar as Ruby Hobson. HOBSON’S CHOICE runs in the Theatre from
31 May – 6 July.
Regrettably, due to unforeseen personal circumstances director Pooja Ghai has had to step away from this production,
Atri Banerjee will take over as director. HOBSON’S CHOICE will be
his directorial debut for the Exchange’s main-house. The Royal Exchange
looks forward to welcoming Pooja back to Manchester in the future.
Pooja commented…
“It’s
been a delight to be able to assemble this exceptional cast and
creative team, and it’s been a privilege to work for the Royal Exchange.
I have full confidence that Atri
will take the lead and fully realise Tanika’s wonderful adaptation.”
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