On The Line
Funny, tense and almost painfully pertinent. The Reviews Hub 
‘We stick out like balls on a bulldog in these endz. It’s gonna be like three seconds before they stop and search us.’
When inner city teenagers Tia and Kai find themselves living it up in their rich schoolmate’s mansion, they think their day can’t get any better. Until a priceless fishing fly vanishes, leading to home truths being revealed and life-long friendships stretched to breaking point.
Gritty, gripping and witty, On The Line is a coming of age play for today exploring issues of cultural identity and barriers to social mobility, exposing the challenges faced by young people growing up in the current tough political environment.
ON THE LINE run at Camden People’s Theatre before touring secondary schools, arts centres and theatres.
Get in touch for bookings and information.
Image credit: Alex Brenner
Emilia Teglia has developed the play from an original idea by Cheyanne Thomson and Emily Johnston and their friends from Camden’s Action Youth Boxing Intervention in response to #Haters as part of our Creative Debate project. The story is based on their experiences. The soundtrack with tunes by their favourite Drill and pop artists underscores their humour, bitterness and complexities.
Like ODD EYES’ previous work, On The Line deals with topical issues of cultural identity and barriers to social mobility, exposing the challenges faced by young people growing up in the current tough political environment.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer & Director: Emilia Teglia
Tia performed by: Giorgia Valentino
Kai performed by: Zacchaeus Kayode
Assistant Producer: Andreea Tudose
Movement Director: Nevena Stojkov
Stage Manager / Lighting Designer: Nicolas Petersen-Gyongyosi
Assistant Stage Manager / Casting Assistant (Placement): Andreea Pieleanu
Marketing Assistant (Placement): Alara Koroglu
Administrator: Sara-Jane Kaba
Rehearsal photographer Alex Brenner
Marketing photographers: Paul Grieve and Giorgia Valentino
Image credit: Paul Grieve | Design: Max Batty
OUR AUDIENCE SAID:
‘The chemistry between the performers is outstanding.’ (Audience member, On The Line, Camden People’s Theatre)
‘The chemistry between the performers is outstanding.‘ (Audience member, On The Line, Camden People’s Theatre)
‘What a great play! We went to see On The Line by Odd Eyes Theatre at Stanley Arts this evening. The actors were mesmerising playing childhood friends in an intimate tale exploring class, race, loyalty, betrayal and more all delivered with authenticity and humour. Brilliant.’ (The Croydonist on Twitter)
‘Thank you for bringing such important work through our doors! We love everything Odd Eyes stands for and can’t wait to see On The Line go to even more audiences.‘ (Camden People’s Theatre)
‘Buzzes with vitality, fear of change, ambition and the feeling of being left behind in the desire to succeed. But primarily it’s about hope, family and friendship Amazing show! Amazing cast!’ (Karen @MrsOsmond_ on Twitter)
TOUR
Interested in bringing On The Line to your theatre venue or school in 2024?
Find out more here and email Andreea at [email protected] to request more information.
PLAY TEXT
ON THE LINE is a great play for audition monologues and drama groups.
You can buy a copy of the play here.
Discounts on bulk orders for drama group apply. Contact [email protected] to place your order.
What people think
“Funny, tense and almost painfully pertinent.” (On The Line, The Reviews Hub
