Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
George Devine
Co-Production With
Belgrade Coventry
Dates Performed
Monday 14th July 1958
Main House (Downstairs)
Play Details
Synopsis
“Chicken Soup with Barley” is the first play in the”Wesker Trilogy.”
Sarah Kahn, a strong-willed Jewish matriarch in 1930s East End London. Her unwavering commitment to socialism and political activism shapes her family’s life as they serve soup and discuss social justice. The play explores the clash between personal ideals and political realities, set against the backdrop of rising fascism and World War II, with Sarah as a symbol of resilience and determination.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Richard Briers
Cast
Patsy Byrne
Cast
Chairmian Eyre
Cast
Frank Finlay
Cast
Alfred Lynch
Cast
Henry Manning
Cast
Richard Martin
Cast
Cherry Marris
Cast
Anthony Valentine
Cast
Jaqueline Wilson
Designer
Michael Richardson
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