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New Play Illuminates Latinx Women's Struggles in London

4/12/2026

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Story summary

The play by Valentina Andrade, Elizabeth Alvarado, Lucy Wray, Tommy Ross-Williams, and Joana Nastari highlights Latinx women's experiences in modern London.
It uses striking visuals and a narrative inspired by the 2012 HSBC scandal, centering Ale and Cata and their ally Lucia as they expose exploitative practices.
The production remains visually striking, but coherence suffers from multiple writers, underscoring the need for more Latinx stories on stage in the UK.

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Story summary

The play by Valentina Andrade, Elizabeth Alvarado, Lucy Wray, Tommy Ross-Williams, and Joana Nastari highlights Latinx women's experiences in modern London.
It uses striking visuals and a narrative inspired by the 2012 HSBC scandal, centering Ale and Cata and their ally Lucia as they expose exploitative practices.
The production remains visually striking, but coherence suffers from multiple writers, underscoring the need for more Latinx stories on stage in the UK.