Two Pakistani girls run from their families, leaving a community in crisis. Their bid for freedom has led them to an Asian women's refuge in a nearby Northern town. But with dialogue between the generations impossible, the girls soon ask themselves how sweet freedom really is.

Sweet Cider is a poignant story about fractured family ties, which looks at the dilemmas that cultural mores can bring for all members of a community, young and old. Emteaz Hussain's debut play is based, in part, on her own experiences of running away as a teenager.

Directed by Kristine Landon-Smith, the production features a cast of nine, including fresh acting talent in leads Rajneet Sidhu and Mez Galaria.

CREDITS

Director Kristine Landon-Smith
Designer Sue Mayes
Lighting Design Natasha Chivers
Sound Design Mike Furness
Cast includes Shammi Aulakh, Sudha Bhuchar, Taru Devani, Mez Galaria, Hamza Jeetooa, Tom Morrison, Sagar Radia, Rehan Sheikh and Rajneet Sidhu