Running from 14th - 18th February, good dog is set during the early noughties and chronicles growing up in a multi-cultural community.
Tiata Fahodzi in association with Watford Palace Theatre presents good dog. Delicately observed and fearlessly told by the star of Crazyhead, Eastenders and Youngers, Arinzé Kene returns to writing for theatre for the first time since God’s Property in 2013. His writing credits include Misty (Bush Theatre); God’s Property (Soho Theatre); Little Baby Jesus and Estate Walls (Oval House Theatre) and screen feature films Seekers and Cure; contributor on television series Youngers and Eastenders/E20.
It’s in the window of Sam’s, behind the rusty display. Two wheels, shiny body, handlebars ready to be gripped. 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.
All around him neighbours are waiting. Gandhi’s waiting for the day when customers will be kind; Mrs Blackwood is waiting for him to stop doing someone else’s dirty laundry and notice her; Old Man Boateng’s waiting to get bored of the drink and Trevor Senior’s waiting for when those kids will let him and his son play in peace. For now, though, they tip their hats and look the other way – because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they deserve. Don’t they?
Good dog is about the people and places that make you who you are and the everyday injustices that drive people to take back control. It celebrates localism, resilience and people power and features a banging noughties urban soundtrack - the trailer is available to view online.
Performances take place at 7.30pm from Tuesday 14th - Saturday 18th February, as well as a matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th February.
Tickets are available via the Box Office on 01923 225671 or online at Watford Palace Theatre - good dog.
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