The Wall of Pain
December 2021. Against the backdrop of the challenging Christmas season, marked by the ongoing pandemic, the female family home gazes upon the looming walls of HMP Pentonville.
A teenage girl pines over a phone that never rings as she waits for her father to reach out with his one daily call from the prison opposite their family home. When this never comes, the family are left to speculate at what’s really happened behind Her Majesty’s walls.
In The Shadow Of Her Majesty offers a thought-provoking perspective on the justice system through the eyes of women on the outside, some have suffered violence and harassment, and others have loving ties to the men behind the walls they see every day.
Join us on a journey of resilience and empowerment as this family of women – daughters, sisters, mothers and auntie – navigate a landscape coloured by past grievances. In The Shadow Of Her Majesty is a powerful examination of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Lois Tallulah (writer): Lois is a dynamic, award-winning film director, actress, and writer, whose visionary storytelling has garnered accolades across the globe.
Isla Jackson Ritchie (Director): Born in South London, Isla trained at Drama Centre and went straight into working as an actor starring in shows such as Netflix’s TOPBOY and Sky’s TIN STAR. However, never shying away from having a lot to say, Isla soon craved a further means of creative expression. Which led her to Writing/Directing.
The Cast:
Lois Tallulah – RILEY
Nancy Brabin-Platt – GEMMA
Hiwet Zemelak – JORJA
Nadia Lamin – JAMILA
Produced by: Lois Tallulah & Nadia Lamin @nadialamin91
Directed by Lois Tallulah and Isla Jackson-Ritchie @
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH
Box office: www.brockleyjack.co.uk or 0333 666 3366 (£1.80 fee for phone bookings only)
Dates: Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 November 2024 at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £17, £15 conc., 15+.
Running time: Two hours with a fifteen minute interval
