Nancy Farino will be joined on stage by Jason Thorpe and Shona Babayemi for the world premiere of her new play Fatherland, which debuts at Hampstead Theatre this October.
Described as a sharp, tender and darkly funny play about the chaos of connection, Farino plays Joy, with Thorpe as Winston and Babayemi as Claire.
Only good things happen to Winston Smith. Or so he keeps telling himself. Winston loves his job as a life coach, and is even hoping to write a book to share his wisdom more widely. There’s just the small matter of a negligence lawsuit to deal with first…
His daughter Joy is tired. Of holding things together. Of pretending to be okay. And of every relationship in her life demanding more than she has to give.
The solution? A spontaneous road trip to County Mayo, in search of their long-lost Irish roots. On a converted school bus with mood lighting, questionable plumbing, and no clear plan; Winston takes Joy on a search for their past by way of hiding from the here and now.
Directed by Tessa Walker, the creative team includes designer Debbie Duru, lighting designer Christopher Nairne, sound designer Khalil Madovi and movement director Rebecca Wield.
Fatherland will play Hampstead Downstairs from October 31 to November 29. Tickets here.
Top image: Fatherland artwork (image supplied)