New play ‘A Tupperware of Ashes’ shows a South Asian family’s experience of dementia
New play ‘A Tupperware of Ashes’ has come to the National Theatre, London, with the central character, Queenie, being diagnosed with dementia at 68 years old.
The promotion for the plays says:
“An ambitious Michelin-Star chef, Queenie is used to having the last word. But when her children notice gaps in her memory and her grip on reality loosening, they are faced with an impossible choice. As Raj, Gopal and Kamala battle to reconcile their life-long duty to their mother, the ramifications of their decision take on a heart-breaking permanence.”
The play stars Meera Syal and Shobna Gulati who both have personal experiences of dementia with their mothers.
Read more about the making of the play here: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/oct/01/meera-syal-shobna-gulati-tanika-gupta-national-theatre-tupperware-of-ashes
‘A Tupperware of Ashes’ runs until 16 November 2024. You can find out more and books tickets here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/a-tupperware-of-ashes/