So last night went to see Yellow Face at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. My first ever visit to thePark Theatre and it didn't disappoint. In brief the play is an entertaining take on the concept of residual racism in relation to the east asian community. Ie the idea that it's ok for Caucasians to play oriental figures eg Charlie Chan and Fu Manchu or Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's. specifically it relates to objections to Jonathan Pryce's casting as a Eurasian pp in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon.
The topic of residual racism and the pc ness of addressing the subject in auditions is dealt with deftly in this fast paced production but it was the perennial and non race related topics of parental/child relations which raised the most laughs. No matter your race or creed I defy you to watch the interaction between the main character and his father without a wry smile.
Highly recommended if you get the chance before it closes!
http://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/yellow-face
Gemma Chan & David Yip in Yellow Face
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