Burn My Heart, a poignant performance based on the novel by award winning author Beverley Naidoo, produced by Trestle in collaboration with the emerging company Blindeye, comes to the New Theatre Royal tonight at 7.30pm. The production tells the story of a fierce and dedicated nationalist group that has emerged in Kenya and Britain needs to act to quell the rising temper of the people and it does so with force, and with devastating effect.

Set during the Mau Mau uprising in 1950’s Kenya and the ensuing bloody State of Emergency, Burn My Heart contains a vast political landscape within the confines of a very believable, compelling and truthful story: two boys’ lives are changed forever as their friendship and loyalty are blown apart by fear and betrayal.

Featuring a multi-cultural cast of 5 performers, the show draws on African music and movement styles, combined with a powerful mix of text and physical story-telling theatre.

Tickets cost £9 – £13 (£6 – £11 concessions) from the box office on 023 9264 9000 or online at www.newtheatreroyal.com.