Trouble in Butetown

In her illegal boarding house in Butetown, Cardiff, Gwyneth Mbanefo (Sarah Parish, Bancroft, Broadchurch W1A) toils tirelessly to keep afloat.

It’s a port town during the war; home to souls from every corner of the globe. When Nate (BIFA winner Samuel Adewunmi), an African American GI, escapes his barracks and discovers this new world without segregation, can he find safe harbour in Tiger Bay? And with danger on every corner, who can he trust?

TROUBLE IN BUTETOWN is a world premiere by the award-winning playwright Diana Nneka Atuona (Liberian Girl, Royal Court), directed by Tinuke Craig (Jitney, Old Vic).

Important Information

Assisted Performances

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
Monday 20 March 7.30pm
(captioned by Stagetext)

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Saturday 11 March 2.30pm, touch tour at 1pm
(audio described by VocalEyes)

BSL PERFORMANCE
Friday 24 March 7.30pm
(interpreted by THEATRESIGN)

Trouble in Butetown contains scenes that some people may find difficult to watch.

Please note the below contains spoilers.

TROUBLE IN BUTETOWN contains the following themes:

There is strong language and use of derogatory racial terms

There is racially motivated violence, alcohol consumption and inebriation on stage

There is mention of racial segregation, execution, death of loved ones and prostitution

There are references to bombings and shootings in the context of WWII  

Age Restrictions

Age Restriction 14+

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 25th March 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

Donmar Warehouse Details

Donmar Warehouse Location

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