the burma play
a comedy of terror

A unique show that sensitively evokes the long suffering of a people through bittersweet comedy... beautiful music... snappy and sensitive writing... excellent actors... polished directing... wonderful to see such a committed piece of theatre - Fringe Review

Defiantly tragi-comic - The Scotsman

... a vital glimpse of the courage and suffering of the Burmese people. I warmly recommend it - John Pilger

A popular entertainer struggles to restore his damaged memory by going over his life and times, and those of his country. All he can recall is darkness and fear.

His colleague pushes him to face the past. Re-playing their repertoire of gags, wordplay and sketches prompts blazing insights into his present circumstances. Along the way, Burma’s history is told in a series of ingenious quick-cutting scenes, in turn darkly funny, poignant, and tragic.

A story told with flair, biting humour, virtuoso performances and original live music, the burma play sprints through the long history of the twentieth century to bring the nightmare of Burma bang up to date.

Catch up with performances of the play at The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre in Taunton in June.

AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMANCE

With the support of The Co-operative, the burma play is available for performances where it will be of most influence and value.

If you'd like to host the play, or just to get in touch, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Contact us on:

mail@theburmaplay.com

FILM OF THE BURMA PLAY

the burma play is now available on film for groups and individuals to use as a way of raising consciousness of the plight of the Burmese people, and to help raise funds in support of Burmese human rights and democracy.

If you'd like a copy of the film, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Contact us on:

mail@theburmaplay.com

TRAILER

Click here to watch clips of the burma play on Ethical TV

LINK - BURMA VJ

For details of BURMA VJ, a sensational video documentary about the 2007 Saffron Revolution created by the Democratic Voice of Burma and supported by The Co-operative go to

www.burmavjmovie.com

This is a five star gold-plated recommendation!

This play is supported by



There are many oppressive regimes across the world; however Burma presents a combination of circumstances that makes a compelling case for action. As such, and in line with the call from democratically-elected representatives of the Burmese people, The Co-operative does not trade with Burma, The Co-operative Travel has delisted the country as a tourist destination, and The Co-operative Bank will not finance any commercial organisation with a significant presence in Burma.