# My Mother Tongue Wants To Disown Me (VOILA! Festival)

My Mother Tongue Wants To Disown Me (VOILA! Festival) at Etcetera Theatre, Monday 2 November 2026, 17:00.

- Price: £11
- Venue: Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, London, England, NW1 7BU, United Kingdom
- Get tickets: https://www.voilafestival.co.uk/events/my-mother-tongue-wants-to-disown-me/
- Go to page: https://www.voilafestival.co.uk/events/my-mother-tongue-wants-to-disown-me/

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My Mother Tongue Wants To Disown Me is a dramatic comedy, one woman show staged as part of the VOILA! Festival. Written and performed by Briana Croitoru and directed by Saphira Wing, it follows Madalina, a Romanian girl strained by her relationship with her culture and mother. Trying to erase parts of herself by changing her name and speaking only English, she clashes with her mom, then uncovers photos and letters revealing stories her mum never told her. The 60-minute play, recommended for ages 16+, is about the deep nostalgia we feel for home despite not being connected to it.

## Dates

- Monday 2 November 17:00 — Etcetera Theatre
- Tuesday 3 November 17:00 — Etcetera Theatre
- Wednesday 4 November 21:00 — Etcetera Theatre

Written by a model, sources: [etceteratheatrecamden.com](https://www.etceteratheatrecamden.com/events/my-mother-tongue-wants-to-disown-me-jyt8l)

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