Valchera’s is an exciting new play commissioned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the UT. Premiering at The Cockpit in Marylebone (NW8 8EH) from 30 October to 2 November 2024, the play brings to life in London a poignant and provocative story of emigration, courage, and friendship.

Picture 1900s London, on the cusp of war. At a lavish table in Valchera’s restaurant, two women sit in disheveled wedding gowns. Meet Iride, an emigrant from the depths of the Swiss Alps with a mysterious past, and Tina, a headstrong restaurateur born to Swiss-Italian parents. In the kitchen, we hear a man pleading from inside a lobster cage. The room is heavy with decisions, betrayals, and the looming threat of war. Will they let him live, or is the past too heavy to forgive?

Don’t miss this bold and thought-provoking production! Book your tickets today to experience a story that transcends time and borders. We have a whole theatre to fill! Do bring your friends, family and colleagues along!

With the kind support of the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK, Cantone Ticino (Fondo Swisslos), Pro Ticino. In collaboration with New Helvetic Society, FOSSUK, SwissCommunity.

CAST
Nabila Dolfini as IRIDE
Martina Greenwood as TINA

CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright: Lea Ferrari, winner of the UT 150th anniversary new writing callout
Dramaturg: Matteo Luoni
Translator: Marinella Mezzanotte
Director: Alan Alpenfelt 
Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Vittorio Parri
Movemenet Coach: Noemi Ferrari

PRODUCERS
Nabila Dolfini
Martina Greenwood
Loredana Guetg-Wyatt
Emilie Martinoni Hoogenboom, President of the UT

Instagram: @valcheras 
With the kind support of:
Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom, Presence Switzerland, Repubblica e Cantone Ticino and Pro Ticino. 

In collaboration with:
New Helvetic Society, FOSSUK and SwissCommunity

Wednesday 30 October to Saturday 2 November 2024

7:30pm – 30 October
1:30pm and 8:00pm – 31 October
7:30pm – 1 November
1:30pm and 7:30pm 2 November