Asylum Monologues

Our flagship production, Asylum Monologues is a first-hand account of the UK’s asylum system in the words of people who have experienced it.

With personal testimony at its core combined with public opinion, political statements and statistical fact, this production disseminates what it really means to be displaced in the UK.

Asylum Dialogues

Conceived and researched by Christine Bacon

This script highlights some of the many acts of solidarity shown by British people towards asylum seekers living alongside them.

Drawn from real life conversations with three pairs of friends – one an asylum seeker and the other a British citizen – this play explores the positive transformations created by their encounters with each other. It was launched in collaboration with Refugee Action during Refugee Week 2008 and toured to four UK cities, culminating in a sold-out performance at the Tricycle Theatre. During Refugee Week 2009, it toured to seven UK cities in partnership with City of Sanctuary.

Rendition Monologues

Original Score by Michael Edwards

This play weaves together first-hand accounts of men who have been victims of “extraordinary rendition”, the CIA’s practice of transferring people to prisons for interrogation as terror suspects in countries where there is a known risk of torture.

As the truth begins to filter out about this issue, we hope that Rendition Monologues can contribute to a full reckoning over human rights abuses committed in the name of the ‘War on Terror.’

The Illegals

Personal accounts from undocumented migrants living and working in London.

Who are the ‘illegals’? Why are they here? What do they do? By presenting their diverse and illuminating experiences, The Illegals gives a platform to the individuals behind the stereotype.

This project, funded by the City Parochial Foundation, comprises of first-hand accounts of undocumented migrants living and working in London.

Palestine Monologues

First-hand testimonies from the occupied territories.

Palestine Monologues explores the day-to-day experiences of life under Israeli occupation and also highlights some of the turning points individuals have had when they have seen past the dominant and conflicting narratives perpetuating the conflict.

Broke, Photo by Julia Burstein

Broke is made up of testimonies of people living with poverty and homelessness in today’s Britain.

“There are some that give you – why don’t you get a job, why don’t you get a life? You bloody junkie. You bloody tramp – we’re used to all that. If only they knew. If you must look down at someone, do so with the intention of helping them back up.”

-Daniel, 64, London

Getting On (c) Sue Rubira

True stories of growing older in 21st century Britain.

“It’s very important that we keep our originality, that we keep ourselves as being people. Everybody’s lumped together once you’re a certain age.You almost lose who you are.”

Seven Years with Hard Labour

This play weaves together four accounts from former Burmese political prisoners now living in the UK. Through their engaging, divergent and often humorous stories, a damning picture of a ruthless military regime is painted.

Listen to Me, Photo by Chloe Hall

True stories from marginalised children around the world.

In collaboration with Save the Children and Every Child, iceandfire has created a testimony- based script exploring the impacts of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on children and young people around the world.