If you only talk about the refugee crisis then you will just stop getting invited to parties. And that is just a Fact.
Two girls go on a journey. They want to annoy their Tory parents. They want to make a difference. But as they find themselves in the middle of an international refugee crisis, they realise they are going to need to do more than just a fun run to help. White Girls explores voluntourism within the Calais Jungle from 2016 to the present day and questions the notion of white charity.
Performances:
INK Festival 2018, INK on the road 2018
The Warren, Brighton Fringe 2018 (sold out run)
Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Fringe 2019 (full run)
Applecart Arts (London), Dusk (York), ADC Theatre (Cambridge) - UK tour with SolidariTee
‘White Girls’ partnered with the student-led charity, SolidariTee, who provide vital legal aid for refugees. If you are interested, please consider buying one of their t-shirts here.
Photography by Kenny Mathieson
Reviews and Accolades
Winner of ‘Best Upcoming Young Writer’ at INK Festival 2018 Shortlisted for New Writing South’s ‘Best New Play’ at Brighton Fringe 2018 Sold out show at Brighton Fringe 2018***** Feminist Fringe***** Three Weeks **** Broadway Baby**** Ed Fringe Review **** Culture FixHighly Recommended Show - Fringe ReviewCreative Team
Writer, Director and Producer: Maddy Accalia
Leah: Francesca Bloor
Eve: Valerie Smith
Sound Design: Adam Whitehead
Technical Operator: Toby Skelton
Poster Design: Jorene Tavora
With special thanks to Lizzie Brown and Minotaur Theatre