Liberian Girl, Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
When a play is preceded by a long list of content warnings, it's hard not to let your judgement be coloured in advance. Sexual violence, strong language, strobe lighting, smoke effects, audience-actor interaction " we're told in advance that Liberian Girl has them all. As such, the atmosphere as the audience arrives and people find a place to stand on the red sand-strewn set is tense.read more