Presented by Natalie Allison Productions, Written and Performed by Alex Reynolds

Her and Grandpa were different and definitely not the same. In her final year of school, Grandpa faces a devastating diagnosis and makes one request:

To go home.

But he doesn’t mean his semi-detached down the road and she knows he can’t go alone.

By turns unexpected and fantastical, the unlikely pair soon find themselves journeying into the heart of Albania. As Grandpa begins to reveal the truth about his life before England, she must now find a way to say goodbye to the grandfather she only just got the chance to know.

Inspired by true events, the multi-award nominated, In the Land of Eagles takes us on an epic journey of heritage across borders, through a country that is too often misunderstood. A story about the lengths we go to, to make amends for the mistakes of our past.

BBC Popcorn Writing Award – Finalist
Filipa Bragança Award – Outstanding Solo Performance – Finalist

In the Land of Eagles is an Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit and solo debut for writer and performer Alex Reynolds. Exploring Reynolds’ relationship with her Albanian Grandfather, the play takes audiences on a journey of unexpected discoveries through Albania’s little-known history. As Grandpa leads Her through his home country, she learns the truth about his life before he came to England. But as their journey reaches an end, Her must now find a way to say goodbye to the grandfather she only just got the chance to know.

Vividly told through poetry and humour, the journey unveils the legacy of Albania and the self determination of its people, whilst subtly highlighting contemporary themes of national identity, resistance against oppression and the complexities of power. But above all, this is a universal story with family at its core. A play that will kidnap audiences and break their hearts.

Show Instagram: @landofeaglesplay

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Unmissable” Everything Theatre
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Spotless” The Edfringe Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Joyful, wistful, and devastating… an extraordinary writing debut” Speak the Speech
★ ★ ★ ★ “Deeply Moving… The writing soars” Joyce McMillan -The Scotsman
★ ★ ★ ★ “Beautiful and Inspiring” Londontheatre1
★ ★ ★ ★ “Few left without tears” The Skinny
★ ★ ★ ★ “Gut Punching” Fest Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ “Poetic and Humorous” Broadway Baby
★ ★ ★ ★ “Deeply Evocative” Theatre Weekly
★ ★ ★ ★ “Compelling” Three Weeks
★ ★ ★ ★ “Breath taking” Wee Review
★ ★ ★ ★ “I laughed, I cried, and I thought—what more could you want?” EdfringeReview

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Alex Reynolds is a writer and actress. She has performed at the Almeida Theatre, Theatre 503, Southwark Playhouse, Marlowe Theatre, and The Pleasance London (Lynn Gardner “a winning performance”, The Stage “astonishing in the title role”) . She can be seen in Man & Witch starring Sean Astin and Jennifer Saunders. She has performed in rehearsed readings at the Royal Court and the NT Studio. Her short plays have been performed at the Royal Court and Theatre503 and she is currently working on CrossDay’s upcoming Nigel Cole project.

Age recommended: 12+ 

Audience Notices: Strong Language, Flashing Lights, Depictions of loss, discrimination and physical violence

£19.50 • £16 concessions • £7.50 Troop members

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