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Tony Teardrop

by Esther Wilson

Based on true stories, this is a biting and sometimes humorous play about homeless people and people living on the breadline. It follows the poignant story of Roz, a homeless

drug addict who has five adult children and looks especially at the relationship with her and eldest daughter Carly. Tony Teardrop is also homeless, and a parent; he's hoping to arrange a visit to see his two boys, who are in long term foster care. When Tony and Roz meet a relationship develops.

Tony Teardrop ....... Steve Evets

Roz ....... Siobhan Finneran

Carly ....... Christine Bottomley

Billy - Gerard Kearns

Ken ....... Glen Cunningham

Lynne - Deborah McAndrews

Big Truck - Stephen White.

Esther Wilson's biting and comic play about two homeless people.

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