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Kendal Honours Stoppard in 'Indian Ink' Revival
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hampstead Theatre revives Tom Stoppard's 'Indian Ink'.
- The play explores themes of love, literary posterity, and colonialism.
- Felicity Kendal delivers a formidable performance in the lead role.
The Hampstead Theatre presents a moving revival of Tom Stoppard's 1995 play, 'Indian Ink,' a work exploring literary legacy and the colonial past. The production honors the playwright shortly after his passing, resonating with the play's core themes.
The narrative intertwines the story of an Edwardian poet, Flora Crewe, in India with present-day investigations into her life and work. The play, which originated from a radio drama, uses a double time-scheme to examine how history is remembered and potentially misrepresented, particularly through the character of an intrusive American academic.
Directed by Jonathan Kent, the production is lauded for its sensitive portrayal of love and grief. Felicity Kendal shines as Mrs. Swan, embodying the poet's spirit with remarkable depth. The cast, including Gavi Singh Chera and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, powerfully conveys Stoppard's nuanced perspective on the relationships between colonizers and the colonized.
