24 (DAY): THE MEASURE OF MY DREAMS

 ‘“We love you Lizard, we do! Oh Lizard we love you!”

Raucous, rude and always so unflinchingly herself, Liz summons her best friend (and grandson) Mark for a spontaneous whirlwind trip around North London. From Jackie’s wake to the Emirates Stadium on match day, Rowans bowling to Highbury Fields, Liz and Mark make it a Friday to remember.

Celebrating the understated joys of living, 24 (Day): The Measure of My Dreams shows how mobilising those closest to us can fuel us through the most daunting changes.

Following the success of The Key Workers Cycle, Annie Jenkins’ 24 (Day) is the first in a trilogy of plays bringing together local artists, community performers and professional creatives to explore what it means to live, work, love, pray, celebrate and mourn in Islington.

24 (Day) was produced at the Almeida 3rd-5th August 2023. It was performed by a cast of almost 100 community actors and two professionals, including partner groups Arsenal in the Community, Cardboard Citizens and All Change. Directed by Jack Nurse.

“The stage is thronging with participants as if there had been a coup at the Almeida – community theatre as it ought to be. The show centres on Islington in north London, and writer Annie Jenkins and director Jack Nurse have pulled off an exuberant celebration of – and with – its residents….there is an enjoyably rebellious feel to the writing and the commitment of the players is inspiring.” - The Guardian

Photos by Ian Hippolyte