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Made In (India) Britain, by Rinkoo Barpaga
This autobiographical play is about Roo, a Deaf Punjabi boy from Birmingham, in a world that was not made for him, he explores the impact of ableism and racism throughout his childhood, and how that has seeped into his adult life, leading him to confront one key question:
Where do I belong
A coming-of-age story about discovering your community and the journey that follows. Come and be immersed in Roo’s world as he navigates across borders and grapples with his sense of identity.
The performance will be in BSL, Spoken English and Closed Captions.
About Rinkoo Barpaga
Rinkoo Barpaga is a multi-talented creative, equally at home on stages throughout the UK as behind a camera. Adept at street photography, capturing portraits of hidden people on the street, Rinkoo also made an award winning documentary ‘Double Discrimination’ where he interviewed young people; using urban sign language to describe race discrimination.
“Confident and Charismatic “ – The Stage
“Barpaga is a remarkable storyteller “ – FestMagazine
“Powerful Physicality” – The Limping Chicken
Winner of Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe Awards 2022
Winner of The Deaf Excellence Award, The Neurodiverse Review Awards
Where do I belong
A coming-of-age story about discovering your community and the journey that follows. Come and be immersed in Roo’s world as he navigates across borders and grapples with his sense of identity.
The performance will be in BSL, Spoken English and Closed Captions.
About Rinkoo Barpaga
Rinkoo Barpaga is a multi-talented creative, equally at home on stages throughout the UK as behind a camera. Adept at street photography, capturing portraits of hidden people on the street, Rinkoo also made an award winning documentary ‘Double Discrimination’ where he interviewed young people; using urban sign language to describe race discrimination.
“Confident and Charismatic “ – The Stage
“Barpaga is a remarkable storyteller “ – FestMagazine
“Powerful Physicality” – The Limping Chicken
Winner of Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe Awards 2022
Winner of The Deaf Excellence Award, The Neurodiverse Review Awards
Wednesday 18 Oct 2023
The House (main stage), University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Devon PL4 8AA
Time: 19:30–20:30Ticket information: £10, £7 concessions, £5 14-18 years, Free to UoP Students via SPiA
Age Restriction: 14+
Organised by
The Arts Institute
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