Banished from Home, by Emma Litchfield
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Banished from Home, by Emma Litchfield
Banished From Home, by Emma Litchfield. First produced at the Britannia Theatre, May 1911. Nell, the gypsy heroine, looks back at her caravan for the last time, before leaving for London in despair. She believes lying accusations against Jack, the man she loves. The title, however, refers to Jacks banishment by his father who also believes the villains lies. Date: 1911
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Accusations Banished Britannia Caravan Despair Drama Emma Farewell Goodbye Gypsy Heroine Leaving Lies Litchfield Lying Nell Performance Banishment
Banished from Home,
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a poignant theatrical production by Emma Litchfield, first staged at the Britannia Theatre in May 1911, tells a heart-wrenching tale of love, betrayal, and banishment set against the backdrop of the English countryside. In this evocative image, we see the gypsy heroine, Nell, standing before her caravan for the last time, her expression filled with despair. She believes the false accusations that have been levied against Jack, the man she loves, and is left with no choice but to leave her rural home and journey to London. The title of the play, however, refers not only to Nell's sense of exile but also to Jack's own banishment by his father. The elder man, blinded by misinformation, has cast out his son, adding to the tragic narrative. The rural setting, with its rolling fields and open skies, serves as a stark contrast to the urban landscape that awaits Nell, highlighting the sense of loss and longing that permeates the production. First performed at the Britannia Theatre in 1911, "Banished from Home" was a powerful drama that resonated with audiences during the early 1910s. The image captures the moment of farewell, as Nell turns her back on her past and embarks on an uncertain future. The production, with its timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of misinformation, continues to captivate audiences more than a century later.
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