The Pursuit of Joy

BY SAFAA BENSON-EFFIOM.

DIRECTED BY BRIGITTE ADELA.

16 January -
27 January 2024

Overview

“It’s like a solar eclipse in reverse. The darkness momentarily pierced by a shining bright light…”

Ardel, Joan and Iona – three strangers on the hunt for something different – meet at arrivals before the 2349 mile journey to…nope, can’t say it…well, you know…ugh fine…TO FIND THEMSELVES.
To take an extended look on the bright side, to appreciate the little pockets of sunshine in the rain, and to chase their joy…whatever that is. Running head first into the new and unexpected, they discover that sometimes you need to go the distance to find what was there all along. If you only knew to look…

Co-created by Soho Six’s Safaa Benson-Effiom (Til Death Do Us Part, Theatre 503) and Brigitte Adela (Wakes, The Bunker), The Pursuit of Joy is about how sometimes you need to go through the deepest darkness to get to the light on the other side.

 

Content Warnings:
This production contains some strong language and discussions of grief.

Every performance of The Pursuit of Joy will be captioned via The Difference Engine – enabling audiences to receive captions on their own mobile devices via a free app.

Accessing the captions is really easy! Just follow these three simple steps:

  1. Download ‘The Difference Engine’ App
    (We advise doing this before you arrive at the theatre)
  2. Connect to the ‘Difference Engine’ network
    (Password: engine123)
  3. Open the App and select ‘Captions’

There will be a Captioning Assistant available to help should you require any assistance.

 


People

Tia Dunn
Joan
Razak Osman
Ardel
Antonia Layiwola
Iona

Safaa Benson-Effiom
Writer
Brigitte Adela
Director
Catja Hamilton
Lighting Designer
Emily Rose Simons
Sound Designer
Emily Robinson
Choreographer
Summer Keeling
Stage Manager


Media

“A gentle heart-warming trot around South America”
Fringe Review

 
“An enjoyable and life-affirming story”
The Arts Despatch

 
“The cast make the characters come alive”
British Theatre Guide