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Talawa Stories: Precious Little Thing by Roberta Livingston

Willow and Nicole both want something from inside No. 92, but are they being completely honest? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien.

A humorous and heartfelt comedy that explores womanhood, class and how being let down by the system leads to heart-breaking choices.

Willow and Nicole's journeys collide in the dead of night when they unexpectedly meet in the garden of a London mansion. Both desiring something from inside No. 92, they join forces to break in.

But once they do, and get caught by the Nanny Bian, it's soon revealed that they haven't been completely honest with each other.

Talawa Theatre is the UK鈥檚 outstanding Black theatre company.

Recorded during the national lockdown and in line with Covid safe measures.

Nicole ...... Jocelyn Jee Esien
Willow ...... Jacoba Williams
Bian ...... Tuyen Do

Written by Roberta Livingston
Sound Design: Steve Bond
Producer: Ifrah Ismail
Director: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour

A Talawa Theatre / feral inc production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

3 months left to listen

28 minutes

Last on

Thu 29 Jan 2026 05:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 May 2021 14:15
  • Wed 28 Jan 2026 15:30
  • Wed 28 Jan 2026 21:30
  • Thu 29 Jan 2026 05:30

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