Ma Joyce’s Tales from the Parlour – 25th July

Ma Joyce’s Tales from the Parlour

A drama comedy celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of Liverpool life from Ma Joyce’s uniquely humorous perspective.

By Merseyside Script Lab in association with The Black-E

The story of a mixed-race Liverpudlian great-grandmother of Nigerian and Irish heritage, celebrating her birthday, recalling a rollercoaster of memories – from her childhood in a Welsh convent to meeting her Nigerian Husband. Going on a journey to Nigeria only to discover ‘In England I’m black. In Africa, I’m white. It’s a funny, bloody world.’

Celebrating life’s triumphs and tragedies, and observing Liverpool’s social, economic and political life, from her uniquely humorous perspective. You think you know Scouse, well, you’ve never tasted it like this before! Come have a natter in Ma Joyce’s Parlour.

These Edinburgh Fringe previews are presented by Norkor Arts in association with Merseyside Script Lab and The Black-E.

Written & Performed by Victoria Evaristo

Directed by Deborah Yhip – Photo by Robert Mitchell

Tue, Jul 22 and Fri, Jul 25, 7:30 PM