Baggage Reclaim
Photos taken at GENfest24 by Nathan Eaton-Baudains
'Baggage Reclaim' is a piece of new-writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy.
Stuck in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of two baggage reclaim workers get turned upside down when a new team member joins them.
When personal attacks, heated conversations, and a game breaching GDPR regulations threaten to ruin the delicate balance the characters have created, will they be able to deal with the baggage, or will it all be too much to handle?
This piece is made with the support of ARTS31 and the Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Upcoming Performances:
Baggage Reclaim will be performed as part of the Spring/Summer Season at The Space from the 4th to the 8th of February.
You can find us at The Space, 269 Westferry Road, London, E14 3RS.
Tickets: £12 - £22
Photos taken at GENfest24 by Nathan Eaton-Baudains
Previous Performances:
The Wanstead Fringe
17th and 18th September 2024
A two-show run at The Bull in gorgeous Wanstead as part of their annual fringe festival.
Oida! used this as an opportunity to trial out some new ideas for the voice of HR, as well as other technical aspects of the show.
Shift+Space at the Theatre Deli
7th and 8th June 2024
A Work-in-Progress sharing of the production at Theatre Deli.
As part of the Shift+Space Festival, the company had 12-hours to 'shift' the performance in response to audience feedback from the first night, ready to present something altered (and hopefully improved!) on the second.
GENfest24 at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre
29th June 2024
A one-off, free-admission, BSL interpreted performance of Baggage Reclaim, performed at the Gulbenkian Theatre as part of GENfest 2024.
This incredible festival, hosted by Art31 and the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, provides an opportunity for young and emerging artists in the Kent area to share their work with the local community.
Reviews:
Adventures in Theatreland
"Baggage Reclaim is an intriguing watch, with compelling characters and a thrilling want to understand their world further."
"The play makes several compelling points about assumptions, judgements and boundaries."
⭐⭐⭐
Reviewer: Oviya Thirumalai (She/Her)
07/06/2024
London Fringe Theatre Reviews
"A lot of effort and thought was put into it and the cast of 3 showcased great humour through their good acting skills."
"We loved the stage design which echoed what one would expect of an airport baggage function"
⭐⭐⭐
Head over to @londonfringetheatrereviews on IG to read the full review!
08/06/2024