Tells the story of Edna and Abdul, two childhood sweethearts from Sierra Leone
who trained to become doctors and opened their own hospital called Summertime.
When rebels came to their town and burnt nearly 200 people inside the mosque their
world fell apart. Whilst giving medical care to both rebels and soldiers alike they also
hid 400 civilians and saved their lives. A heroic tale of survival, courage and love.
FROM STREET TO STAGE
5 years ago a group of actors with experience of homelessness came togetherto perform
Ken Loach's Cathy Come Home at the Barbican. It was met by rave reviews and felt
life changing to the actors but was it? 5 years later we follow up on four performers.