Estate Endz

Estate Endz is part of SPID Theatre’s Living History program, which teaches young people aged 13-25 London wide about social housing’s heritage. It dramatises the memories of social-housing residents, as well as the rich social, cultural and architectural heritage of social housing in the area. 

Every Estate Endz project is different.

This block we are producing “The Dream”.  A Windrush Journey by Nnenna Samson Abosi

SPID Theatre proudly announces its new production of The Dream, a powerful stage adaptation of Nnenna Samson Abosi’s acclaimed 2020 radio play. Directed by Fran Olivares, this timely revival brings to life the struggles, resilience, and activism of the Windrush generation in late 1960s and early 1970s Britain.

Originally produced by SPID Theatre as part of their award-winning Estate Endz project, The Dream fuses drama and documentary to unearth vital oral histories from London’s Black communities. The play centres on Delvin, a Black British teenager whose coming of age is marked by the harsh realities of police brutality and the rise of the Black Power Movement. Against the backdrop of the iconic Mangrove Restaurant and the trial of the Mangrove Nine, The Dream captures a community’s fight for justice and dignity in the face of systemic racism.

At a time when debates around race, justice, identity, and belonging remain as urgent as ever, The Dream draws vital parallels between past and present. The courage of earlier generations is echoed in today’s struggles, reminding us that the fight for equality is far from over. Just as in the late 1960s and 70s, the political currents of the United States continue to ripple across the Atlantic, shaping the UK’s own struggles with race and justice then and now.

Disclaimer: This play contains racial slurs and language that may be offensive or distressing to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Suitable for audiences aged 15 and over.

Key Information:

• Writer: Nnenna Samson Abosi
• Director: Fran Olivares
• Production: “The Dream”
• Themes: Windrush generation, Police brutality, Black Power Movement, Race Relations Acts, Activism, Systemic racism, Resilience, Community.

Show Dates (7 - 9pm)

• October: 31st october
• November: 1st November, 7th November, 8th November

Venue: 

• SPID Theatre, London, W10 5BQ