On Hostile Ground

Shining a light on the communities who have come to call Britain home, On Hostile Ground is a compelling new musical drama.

Based on jaw-dropping real-life testimonies and featuring a classically influenced score, it interweaves the story of the cabinet meeting that created the brutal Hostile Environment Policy and of the people whose lives were devastated by it.

On Hostile Ground is presented as a series of 14 music videos to be released online, for free. We will be premiering the next four videos and two brand new Q&A events here on Tue 13 April 2021 at 10.30am.

To watch the first seven instalments of the musical click here. 

London Boy 

Where Have Those Years Gone 

Generation Windrush 

The Home Office

Creating On Hostile Ground Q&A
Watch the On Hostile Ground creative team in conversation with Terri Paddock. Streaming here on Tue 13 April.

Creating On Hostile Ground Q&A
Watch Terri Paddock discuss the creation of On Hostile Ground with a panel of actors from the musical. Streaming here on Tue 13 April.

PRESENTED BY ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON. FUNDED BY ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND. 

SUPPORTED BY ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON, MUSICAL THEATRE NETWORK, MERCURY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CHINA PLATE AS PART OF BEAM2020 AND THE MUSICAL THEATRE DARKROOM 2019.