For A Palestinian | Camden People's Theatre
© Alessandra Davison I've never liked the colour orange. In a world full of traffic cones, reflective vests, and life rafts, I've found myself overwhelmed by its loudness, betrayed by its promise of vitality that always ends in tartness. Last night, I went to Camden People's Theatre, one of my favourite places in London, one that to me means safety, acceptance, growth. When I started working at CPT, in 2019, the dominant colour in our logo was a deep, dark aqua: a gorgeous, grounding shade I now instinctively link to creativity and family. Hence, I am taken aback when I look at the CPT stage, ready for For A Palestinian , and notice an unignorable pile of oranges on the floor. Then, rows of oranges hung from the ceiling. Then, an orange wash in the background, which, in combination with the other elements of the masterful light design (Ros Chase), fills the room with wondrous shades of magenta purple, indigo blue, and of course, an abundance of orange. Now, it would be re...