Black Sheep
A stunning new drama exploring the impact of the climate emergency and geopolitics.
Developed in collaboration with twelve Norfolk farmers and with support from the National Theatre Generate Programme, Black Sheep returns to Shoreditch Town Hall from 24 October – 1 November.
In the fields, the soil is dying.
In the shed, lambing season is in full swing.
In the village church, a secret love is blooming.
In the front seats of a rusty transit van, a brutal revenge is plotted.
And around the kitchen table, the extended Carter family struggle to face the future.
Opening the production up to public debate, this rich family drama that showcases the hidden pressures shaping rural Britain, is set to take place in the Council Chamber. Following three generations of the Carter family, this poignant new play tackles succession, sustainability and the often-overlooked crisis of mental health in farming communities.
Black Sheep offers a rare, female-led portrait of a sector at breaking point. As farmers navigate food insecurity, climate change and political uncertainty, this deeply moving six-hander gives voice to the people behind farming land and what they stand to lose.
Made by the multi-award-winning curious directive in collaboration with Norfolk farmers and the National Theatre, the story shines a light on the dilemmas facing generations of farming families.
Venue details
- Address:
- Shoreditch Town Hall
- 380 Old Street
- London
- EC1V 9LT