“It’s hard to do algebra when you know you’re gonna be homeless”
Synergy’s Artistic Director Esther Baker directs Ambreen Razia’s powerful and gripping new play Providers as part of the award-winning company’s touring to school’s work.
The cost of living is biting for Mia and her unwell older sister Christa. Saleem’s brother Yusuf is earning more than he gets from running a vape shop. Mia has a hustle and Saleem is the poet who thinks he can save her…
Award-winning writer Ambreen Razia’s Providers explores the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young people through the lens of two unconventional families, each featuring a school-age child and an older sibling. The play addresses how financial pressures affect them and pull them into criminality, sparking discussions about money, vulnerability, and resilience.
Featuring a cast of professional and ex prisoner actors, Providers is a play about family, love, money and what we do when we don’t have enough of it. Providers will visit schools and PRU’s in Ealing, Harrow, Brent, Camden, Lambeth, Barnet and Croydon before opening at Brixton House on 25 March 2025. There will be post show Q&A’s following all performances.
Synergy has gained recognition for its work most recently received Community Award at the Stage Awards 2025. Other awards include the 2021 The Stage 100 Award for its provision during the pandemic, shortlisted for both the 2022 and 2023 London Youth Awards, and the 2023 Creative Circle Award (Bronze, Silver and Gold), 2024 Smiley Charity Film Award and 2024 Offies (Off West End) ‘Theatre for Young Audiences’ Award.
Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8GL
Times: Tuesday 25 March: 2pm; Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 March: 11am & 2pm; Friday 28 & Saturday 29 March: 2pm & 7pm.
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