LAMDA Directors’ Showcase: The Gap in the Family Photo
Venue: Theatre503
Date: 28–30/08/2025
Type: Theatre
The memory of Delia’s brother won’t go, he’s there day after day, invisible to everyone else, but there to see all the memories he is missing because a fascist dictator ship took over his home country. The Canary Islands, Spain (1936 to 2014). A family drama, shaken by war and exile. Delia tries to keep the balance of a family split by politics, by not talking about it. However, what is happening outside her home seeped into it affecting all the relationships. The memory of Delia’s brother, a companion that only she can see, is a constant reminder of the price of peace and silence. The absence of this uncle trickled down through the family, even if they weren’t aware of it. Esther Fernández Guerra is a theatre director and writer from the Canary Islands. She started her artistic career as a dancer and has over 16 years of training as a ballet dancer. After that, Esther studied acting in the Escuela de Actores de Canarias (2009/13), where she learned a very physical approach to theatre and character construction. This combination of drama and dance makes her a very versatile and creative director, with a strong movement approach to theatre. Esther is currently studying an MA in Directing at LAMDA. Professional credits include: – Borderline (Lion and Unicorn, 2018) – director – Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco, Or BenEzra-Segal (Landor Space, 2018) – associate director – The White Plague, Alexander Raptotasios (Greenwich Theatre, 2020) – associate director – Alice, by Or BenEzra-Segal (Landor Space, 2018) – assistant director – Property, Jelena Boudimir (River Studios, 2019) – assistant director Esther is currently working as assistant director at The Orange Tree Theatre for the play Poor Clare, directed by Blanche McIntyre. Running time: 70 minutes (no interval) Age guidance: 13+
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