Bag Dancing

by Mike Kenny

Bag Dancing explores the touching relationship between Imelda, a bag lady, and Neville, a caretaker. Both are advanced in years and they develop a warm friendship. While one is forever going somewhere, the other has nowhere to go. Together they unpack the bags (and baggage), revealing stories of dancing, families, war, displacement, mental illness and loss.

$12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Estimated Run Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions in the United States and Canada
  • Cast Size: 1 male, 1 female

Full Details

Roles:

  • Imelda: a homeless woman who carries bags overflowing with belongings, each object holding a story about her life.
  • Neville: the caretaker of a homeless hostel, a man who has tidied away his secrets and closed the door on his memories.

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

Mike Kenny

Mike Kenny is one of the England's leading writers, specializing in young people's theatre. He is the recipient of numerous awards, was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. In 2013 he was given an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Nottingham University, England.

Originally produced by Blah, Blah, Blah (UK) in 1988

Photos of Butai Theatre Company Production

Photos of Butai Theatre Company Production

Photos of Butai Theatre Company Production

Reviews

“

Their tales are both humorous and poignant, challenging many preconceptions about old age.

- BBC
“

People want to protect children, and generally we don’t want to talk about issues like homelessness, displacement, war, genocides, the class system and more. These are issues that affect children and adults, and this play talks about it all, in a gentle way. It enables empathy in children and adults who watch it.

- The Hindu