NY Premiere
Apr 1—16, 2023
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BAM in association with A.R.T. presents
"The Wife of Willesden"
Adapted by Zadie Smith from Chaucer's "The Wife of Bath"
Kiln Theatre
Directed by Indhu Rubasingham

In her debut play, bestselling author Zadie Smith—whose books include the Man Booker Prizenominated novel On Beauty— gives us Alvita, a Jamaicanborn British woman in her mid50s holding court at a North West London pub. After a soldout, critically acclaimed run, this modern translation of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales comes to the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, with an ensemble cast starring Clare Perkins in a stunning, exhilarating performance, this exuberant and verbally inventive play showcases the pleasures of Smith’s quick wit. Rich with frank sexuality, it celebrates free expression and the human urge both to live stories and share them.

Part of 2023 Winter/Spring Season

Set and costume design by Robert Jones
Lighting design by Guy Hoare
Composition and sound design by Ben and Max Ringham
Casting by Julia Horan CDG
Movement by Imogen Knight