Lower Marsh Market in 1890
Mari, Lizzie and Dirty Gertie live in a courtyard beside Lower Marsh Market. It’s 1890 and the play follows the trio across two days of their lives. They work on the market: Mari and Lizzie sell flowers and Dirty Gertie sells rags. Lizzie is a young mum who’s husband is sick and can’t work at the moment, her’s is a struggle of juggling her domestic duties along with getting some money in, Dirty Gertie is terrified of water and Mari is plagued by visions of a future world she can’t quite understand.
The Marsh is written and directed by Anna Robinson, whose poetry has long featured local history and voice.
The production explores themes of friendship, neighbourliness as a kind of family and regeneration.
The cast are: Carol Morgan as Mari, Anne Hayward as Lizzie, Barbara Mariposa as Dirty Gertie and Chris Nilsson as all the men! The creative team includes David Lashbrook (film excerpts) and Jane O’Donnell (Costume).
The Glitch, 134 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AE.
Wednesday, 5th August to Monday 10th August.
Evenings 7p.m. – Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.
Admission: £15 + booking fee
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vaultcreativearts/2182097
