With migration and the lives of refugees never far from the headlines – indeed, this week has seen a crunch vote on the Government’s Rwanda policy – now seems an incredibly timely moment for new play Kin, from physical theatre company Gecko, to be staged at the National Theatre. Devised by Amit Lahav – who also appears in the show – Kin explores the lived migration stories of the international ensemble, sharing their experiences of what ‘home’ means to them. It’s very much a conceptual play – there is little dialogue, with the stories being told mostly through movement. It gave the impression of trying to overcome a language barrier, presumably an experience shared by many refugees. The lack of specificity means it’s difficult to invest, which is frustrating given the nature of the stories being told here.

Source: The Times January 18, 2024 10:58 UTC