The Tenant’s Republic

by Kwami-Teye Canacoo 

presented by Burstellar Productions  

Ever suffered at the hands of a terrible landlord? Gone days, or even weeks, without heat or hot water? And to top it off, the same useless landlord has the nerve to raise your rent? Have you dreamt of getting your own back? So has Don.

In this satirical comedy, Donovan Pearce navigates the complications of relationships and unemployment, all whilst chasing the simple dream of doing what he loves for a living and trying to keep a roof over his head.

But getting in his way is his permanently neglectful landlord. So, Don decides to get his own back. Only what he didn’t expect was to cause a cold war in the process!

Burstellar Productions is a new London based theatre company, established in 2024 by Kwami-Teye Canacoo, with a focus on new writing and telling important and compelling stories.

 “Canacoo is a talented young writer” Everything Theatre

“the writing and direction is so well done” Theatre & Tonic

Press for this production

‘It’s a unique premise with an enjoyable cast that touches on a lot of topical issues – whether you’ve had an awful landlord, or know deep down you ARE an awful landlord, this show will definitely resonate!’ ★★★★ Rated Reviewed

Satire with bite... Canaco has written a serious satire about the plague of disreputable landlords affecting London who get regularly exposed on television but survive despite the disclosures of the conditions their properties are in… not only is it very funny but there is a serious core about how bad some landlords are. The play deserves a future elsewhere.’ ★★★★ Reviewsgate

‘a very entertaining piece of theatre. Although packed with laughs and ridiculous characters and situations, it still provides plenty of food for thought around the social issues behind the story.’ Theatre and Tonic

The Tenant’s Republic

Written & Directed by Kwami-Teye Canacoo

Casting Director: Alice Briganti

Composer: Georgia Johnston

Operator: Emma Kerr

Imagery: Márcia Santos

Presented by: Burstellar Productions

Andrew Atha as Don

Amy Beckett as Finn

Aaron Garland as Omar

Anna Pritchard-Howarth as Tina

Matt Ackermann all other roles

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