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Bullet doesn’t want to call a hostel home. Eritrean Girl was smuggled here in a lorry. Singing Boy dreams of seeing his name in lights and Garden Boy just wants to feel safe. Homelessness amongst young people in the UK is at a record high, so when the big society doesn’t work – where do you go? An inner-city high-rise hostel, TargetEast, offers a roof. Nadia Fall’s verbatim play features performances from Michaela Coel, Antonia Thomas and Kadiff Kirwan.

Cast

Michaela Coel

Young Mum / Portugal

Jonathan Coote

Priest

Trevor Michael Georges

Security Guard / Key Worker

Kadiff Kirwan

Singing Boy / Ex-Resident

Ashley McGuire

Sharon

Grace Savage

Jade / Towelling Robe

Antonia Thomas

Eritrean Girl / Asian Young Mum / Young Mum’s Sister

Toby Wharton

Tattoo Boy / Garden Boy