Legacy is a celebration of community, an analysis of class and part of an artistic and social groundswell to end the so-called housing crisis. The play examines the impact of the London 2012 Olympics on estate residents and their health.

Legacy is a naturalistic play, with a fantastical counter reality, examining the impact of the Olympic legacy and corporate investment on estate residents. Over 50,000 families have been shipped out of London in the past 3 years – a result of welfare cuts and soaring private rents.

The main inspiration is the incredible Mary Finch who, from 2010, lived in uncertainty when plans to demolish part or all of the Carpenters Estate, her home for 40 years, were proposed. She witnessed the gradual decanting of her neighbours and was vociferous in the campaign to repopulate the estate. Mary sadly passed away on 3rd January 2020. The fight goes on.

Watch the trailer below and see our sister project, The Build Up, for more info.

Cast

Jason - Adam Elms
Marian - Shenagh Govan
Jackie - Sally Grey
Richie/The Mayor - Nick Khan
Media - Jacqui Mackenzie Gray
Leah - Katie Males

Crew

Director - Tracy Ryan
Stage Manager - Aida Bourdis
Designer - Ruth Sutcliffe
Lighting Design - George Bach
Sound Design - Patrick Ball
Production team - Susan Avery, Mark Rose, Mark Sands
Assistant Director - Debbie Fitzgerald Dramaturgy - Lou Cope
Photography - Darren Russell
Drummer - Mike Warburton