Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile

14 Jun - 29 Jun 2019

Freedom Studios in association with Red Ladder present

Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile

We’re in The Beacon, Buttershaw, and it’s Christmas 1990. That’s in Bradford.
Andrea Dunbar is here, she’s the one that wrote Rita Sue and Bob Too and The Arbor – a true Bradford lass, a mum, sister, and best friend too.

‘Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile’ is a play, adapted by Lisa Holdsworth from Adelle Stripe’s acclaimed novel of Dunbar’s life. Filled with a host of Bradford characters, laugh out loud banter, and some dark times too.

Men have always told Andrea’s story. But this evening, she’s telling it for herself.

All performances will be followed by a post-show Q&A featuring the cast and director. For Grove Hall, Hawksworth Wood and BITMO only the Q&A will also feature playwright Lisa Holdsworth.

★★★★ The Reviews Hub

★★★★ Broadway World

★★★★ North West End

2 women in a pub, laughing. A younger version of one of the women watches them from afar. — Emily Spowage as Andrea Dunbar (R) and Lucy Hird as the younger Andrea, with Claire-Marie Seddon as Eileen (L). Photo by Tim Smith

Emily Spowage as Andrea Dunbar (L) and Lucy Hird as the younger Andrea (R). Credit Tim Smith
Lucy Hird with Claire-Marie Seddon . Credit Tim Smith
Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile by Freedom Studios is directed by Kash Arshad and stars Emily Spowage as Andrea Dunbar (R) and Lucy Hird as the younger Andrea (L). Photo by Tim Smith
Emily Spowage and director Kash Arshad Photo by Tim Smith
Emily Spowage in rehearsals Photo by Tim Smith
Laura Lindsay, Balivindert Sopal and director Kash Arshad in rehearsals Photo by Tim Smith