
The Apology Tickets
3 (1) · Contemporary Drama, New Writing
Arcola reunites with New Earth for this powerful human story which asks how a nation can apologise for the crimes of its past.
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Overview
“My feelings? They’re not hurt. My feelings are incensed…”
Seoul, 1991. Priyanka is beginning the UN investigation into the ‘comfort women’ of the Second World War, and the subsequent political cover-up. Yuna is about to learn the family secret her father has shamefully concealed for her whole life. And Sun-Hee, having kept her silence for over forty years, is on the brink of speaking out – an act which will ignite a fire that could spread across the world.
Three women’s lives intertwine as they campaign for the truth against those who would rather it remain forgotten.
Based on true accounts by survivors, The Apology is a play about the meaning of justice in the face of atrocity.
The Apology was developed with support from the National Theatre.
Age Recommendation: 14+
Critic reviews
A powerful story with appropriately compelling and emotional performances
Kyo Choi revisits a Second World War trauma – and weighs the value of opening old wounds
Filled with powerful and emotional performances from an outstanding cast
There is a story of historical significance here
Shocking and intelligent play
Restrained but harrowing
Though far from subtle, this hard-hitting play packs some surprises
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Date & time
Relaxed: Wed 28 Sep, 3pm
Touch Tour: Wed 5 Oct, before 7.30pm performance