Christine Bacon’s theatrical response to Jason Hickel’s book The Divide will run at the Arcola Theatre from the 11th June until the 4th July.
ice&fire has announced casting for its upcoming production of A Fine Idea, directed by Charlotte Westernra and written by the company’s co-Artistic Director Christine Bacon.
The cast is set to include Grace Saif (Ballet Shoes, 13 Reasons Why) as Kala, Ella Bryant (professional debut) as Jo, Georgina Rich Heartstopper) as Laura / Christine and Kevin Trainor (The Octoroon) as Elio.
It’s 2026. After years circling the globe delivering aid, Jo has built a career supporting those most in need — a good person doing good things.
But 75 years after her grandfather got the idea of “international development” into President Truman’s inaugural speech, global inequality is worse than ever. Eight billionaires now hold the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity.
And when Jo meets an activist who is fighting with her life for her nation’s future, she can’t shake the feeling that the system she passionately believes in might be part of the problem.
The creative team is completed by Set Designer Georgia Wilmot, Costume Designer Emma Williams, Lighting Designer Hartley Kemp, Sound Designer Tom Smith, Composer Jonny Berliner, Magic Consultant John Bulleid, Voice and Accent Coach Gurkiran Kaur, Assistant Director Muniira Ali and Casting Director Nadine Rennie.
To book tickets visit: https://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/a-fine-idea/