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.

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Asylum Dialogues by bcbradio Recorded and produced by Bradford Community Broadcasting as part of Refugee Week 2011 and hosted here with thanks.

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.

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“I honestly used to say – send ‘em all home. They shouldn’t be here. It’s an English country. They take all our money. Then this woman turned up to clean my office and turned the world upside down.” - John, Birmingham

Some audience feedback:

“Enlightening, amazing, heart-wrenching, exactly the kind of truth that should be presented on the British stage today”

“A first class presentation – very emotional.”

“Very moving and empowering. Makes me want to take action. Thank you very much”

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