Perseverance Drive

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Against the rising Bajan sun, the Gillard family gathers to lay their mother Grace to rest. Eli, devout follower of the Church of God of Providence and father to three, reluctantly welcomes his wayward son, Josh, back into the fold. London, five years later. The table is set for another family reunion. Tiger Malt for the men, Juiceys for the women and lashings of Madeira cake are washed down with a familiar dose of holy water. But past shadows illuminate old passions and these fragile relationships are tested for the last time. From the vibrant colours of Barbados to the grey skies of Leytonstone, this bittersweet play follows one familys struggle to reconcile their faith in God with faith in one another.

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...acknowledges the power of faith while exposing the failings of its adherents...a genuinely informative play that shows true believers can be trying in every sense of the word. * Four Stars - Michael Billington, The Guardian *
Robert Soans's drama about religion, persecution and reconciliation is well worth persevering with...profound and affecting. * Four stars - Telegraph *
A rich family drama with engaging, well fleshed-out characters. * Younger Theatre *
This is a sharply written piece that is both sympathetic to and contemptuous of its subject - it's the perfect balance. * Five stars - What's on Stage *
Soans's play is sensitive and lovingly written piece which no doubt will only grow and deepen over its run. * Four stars - Exeunt *

Author Bio

Robin Soans plays include: One Turbulent Ambassador (Lyric Hammersmith/LAMDA), Mixed Up North (Bolton Octagon/Out of Joint/National Tour/Wiltons Music Hall), Life After Scandal (Hampstead Theatre), Talking To Terrorists (Royal Court/Out of Joint nominated for Best Play at the TMA Awards), The Arab-Israeli Cookbook (Gate Theatre/Tricycle Theatre/Met Theatre, Los Angeles), A State Affair (Out of Joint/Soho Theatre), Sinners and Saints (Croydon Warehouse), Bet Noir (Young Vic). His books include: as co-author of Verbatim (Oberon), Deep Heat (Oberon), and The Arab-Israeli Cookbook: The Recipes (Aurora Metro Publications - winner of the Best Innovative Food Book UK and the Special Jury Prize for Peace at the Gourmand World Book Awards). For radio, his credits include: Not Today Thank You, The Arab Israeli Cookbook, Talking to Terrorists, Life After Scandal, and A State Affair. Also an accomplished actor, Soans will be appearing in the national tour of Visitors opposite Linda Bassett.