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by Arinzé Kene Mum’s promised him that bike so even when school or homelife bites, he knows to keep his chin up, his head down and his shirt clean. No harsh word, no sudden push to the ground will distract him from growing up to be a good man. Because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they deserve. Don’t they?
Set during the early noughties, good dog chronicles growing up in a multi-cultural community, and the everyday injustices that drive people to take back control. Because even the most patient among us can’t wait forever.
good dog received a second national tour from January – March 2019. |
Cast & Crew
Boy Kwaku Mills
Director Natalie Ibu
A co-production with tiata fahodzi in association with Watford Palace Theatre
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Tour Dates
31 January – 2 February
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
5 February The Quarry Theatre, Bedford
7 – 8 February Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
9 February Northern Stage, Newcastle
12 – 13 February Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
14 – 16 February Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
19 – 21 February Theatre Peckham, London 23 February
Creative Foundation, Folkestone
26 – 27 February Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes 28 February
RADA, London
6 – 9 March
Birmingham Rep Theatre, Birmingham
11 – 12 March
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
13 March
E.M. Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
14 – 16 March
Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury
20 – 23 March
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London
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Reviews
★★★★★ “This marks Kene out as one of the most talented British playwrights around at the moment” The Stage
★★★★ "Arinzé Kene’s crackling, compelling monologue" The Guardian
★★★★ "an enthralling performance from Kwaku Mills" The Scotsman
★★★★ "Brought to captivating life by Kwaku Mills" The Herald
★★★★★ “Another work of genius from Arinzé Kene – Kwaku Mills is one to watch” Mind the Blog
★★★★ “Raging energy and…chuckle-out-loud observational humour” The Spy in the Stalls
★★★★1/2 “I cannot recommend this play highly enough” Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★ “This story touches the depths of your existence, no matter if you’ve ever been in this boy’s shoes or you’ve just realised watching how bittersweet happiness turns out to be” Theatre Full Stop
★★★★ "Kwaku Mills is spectacular, combined with Kene’s writing is a masterclass in characterisation." The Reviews Hub
★★★★ "Arinzé Kene has an eye for the everyday details of life that most of us miss" Southside Advertiser
★★★★ “funny and tragic, often at the same time” Afridiziak
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