Based on verbatim accounts and personal records of irregular migration, The Crossing followed the story of 3 Ghanaian men who travel cross country from Ghana to Libya, all set on finding a boat for the new EUtopia. It played to full houses in Nottingham, Exeter and London (at acclaimed new writing house, Theatre 503) just as the Arab Spring was erupting. It was the highest grossing, single week show in the theatre's history.
Critics: ´feels like it's been ripped from the headlines´
Paul in London, London
´should probably be seen by everyone who thinks they have something to say about immigration. It turns migrants from a nameless, feared concept into real people. '
One World
´Hours later I am still reeling from the impact and implications of this play. The questions are so huge and my answers are so small...I urge you to see this astonishing, profoundly moving play, which bears testament to all that unites humankind´
Remote Goat, Exeter
´O’Toole’s characters are utterly believable, which may be partly due to the fact that her research is based on first hand accounts and documentary evidence. They are strong personalities who dominate the stage, creating the impression you’ve known them for years.´
Left Lion, Nottingham