Kiln Theatre presents
Passages: Audio Journey
By Marika McKennell
Through a public callout, targeted workshops and collaborations with local organisations, we gathered 95 stories of Kilburn. From these stories, three themes have been selected for adaptation by professional playwrights, directors, actors and dramaturgs into site-specific performances, each inspired by Kilburn’s tradition of walking tours.
Inspired by the stories from restauranteurs, market traders, food businesses and their customers and visitors, this audio experience will take you on a guided journey along the High Road, revealing histories and cultural traditions along the the way.
Created in collaboration with an Audio Description Consultant, this audio experience will be fully accessible for blind and visually impaired audiences.
Important Information
Recommended for ages 14+
Creatives
Marika McKennell
Writer
Marika is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter with a background in spoken word poetry and performance. Marika has written for theatre, audio and screen. Her work is informed and inspired by her mixed heritage, neurodiversity and local London voices.
Marika was a member of the BBC Drama Writers Room Scripted 2023-24, a finalist for BBC voices 2022, part of the Royal Court writers’ group 2015, and Resident artist at the Roundhouse London 2018. Her scripts have been performed around the UK from Edinburgh to Exeter, winning Fringe First and Stage awards. As well as writing and performing Marika facilitates creative workshops.
The Kilburn High Road Project has been made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.
