Casualties at The Park Theatre, Finsbury Park

At Golborne Place we're all about Mind, Body & Soul, not just in relation to body work but through enriching our daily experiences with all kinds of creative and experiential endeavours. This week our very own Moni Zamora is recommending everyone books a seat in The Park Theatre in Finsbury Park for Ross Ericson's 'Casualities'; a fresh and insightful look into the effect that armed conflict in Afghanistan is having on soldiers and their families. 

Ericson, who served briefly in the military, is described in The Telegraph as 'a playwright who is still finding his voice. But he already has interesting things to say'. Alex Fearns, playing Gary, a British soldier, describes the themes and importance of the play in a recent interview in the Hackney Gazette:

“It’s told from the soldier’s point of view and what they go through. It’s very now. Nobody has written a play dealing with issues in Afghanistan, or doing it without trying to fudge it. Every soldier you speak to knows the whole thing is futile. It’s controversial and it’s so relevant considering what has happened in Woolwich. It’s holding up a mirror to British society – this is what’s going on. It covers our reaction – or non-reaction – to the fact we are in the middle of a war".

He goes on to say that despite the heavy subject matter it's: “not full with doom and gloom. I would say it’s about how war affects relationships. It’s about humanity among the carnage and madness. It’s about the human qualities coming out – humanity, compassion and brotherhood. It also features black humour – military humour.”

With positive reviews across the board we've put it high on our list of things to see this month. There's just 12 days left of the run so make sure you get your tickets soon. Tickets cost £22, and can be booked on 020 7870 6876, showing until 14th July.