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NS Archive 2022: The White Card

A Northern Stage, Leeds Playhouse, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Soho Theatre production, in association with HOME Manchester


29 April – 14 May

The UK and European premiere of Claudia Rankine’s first published play, The White Card poses the question: can society progress when whiteness remains invisible? Written in 2019 during an increasingly racially divided America and before the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests rippled across the globe, a wealthy, privileged white couple invite a talented Black artist to dinner. Tensions run high and a heated debate uncovers some uncomfortable truths that can’t be ignored about white privilege, cultural appropriation and representation.

Be an ally, be in the room, be in the conversation. The White Card invites us to all to play our part in the debate.


Toured to HOME Manchester, Leeds Playhouse, Birmingham Rep, Soho Theatre London

Cast

Estella Daniels – Charlotte

Christine Gomes – Alternate Charlotte

Nick Blakeley – Eric

Matthew Pidgeon – Charles

Kate Copeland – Virginia

CJ Coleman – Alex

Writer – Claudia Rankine

Director – Natalie Ibu

Set & Costume Designer – Debbie Duru

Sound Designer – Roma Yagnik

Lighting Designer – Rajiv Pattani

Movement Director – Rachael Nanyonjo

Production Dramatherapist – Wabriya King

Dialect Coach – Eleanor Manners

Fight Director – Rachid Sabitri

Wardrobe Supervisor – Naomi Daley

Assistant Director (RTYDS) – Wambui Hardcastle

BSL Interpreter – Lauren Lister

Casting Director – Simone Perira Hind & Anna Dawson

Sensitivity Reader – Adam Lenson

Costume Maker – Yve Ngoo

 

Production/Stage Management

Production Manager – Jerome Reid

DSM – Ferne Hudson

ASM – Erin Davis

Trailer

Behind the Scenes

Reviews

★★★★ “Tense and timely, The White Card points fingers, but also points the way to positive change” – The Guardian

★★★★ “The play finds its mark, both in Rankine’s writing and in Natalie Ibu’s tightly orchestrated, intelligent production” – The Times

★★★★ “A strong cast makes Claudia Rankine’s exploration of the ‘invisibility of whiteness’ compelling” – The Observer

“Beautifully designed and powerful production” – The Stage

“a classy piece of work, beautifully presented and performed” – Cultured North East

 

 

Programme

View the programme for The White Card here.