Earthquakes in London: characters

Main Characters of Earthquakes in London

Robert: A wealthy and successful businessman. His character emphasises the disconnection between social classes and the dismissive attitude of the wealthy towards the environmental crisis.
Sarah: Robert’s young wife who is pregnant. She represents the potential implications of climate change on the new generation. Her anxieties mirror society’s concerns about the future.
Freya: Sarah’s elder sister. She’s anxious about impending motherhood and the future of the planet - carrying fears of the apocalyptic catastrophe the play hints to.
Jasmine: Robert’s estranged teenager daughter. Her character depicts the generation’s disillusionment with the current state of society.
Colin: A Lib Dem Minister, who, despite his role, shows a lack of serious action towards the environmental crisis.

Peter: A student activist demonstrating the younger generation’s engagement with the issues of climate change.
Kayla and Leyla: Two girls who prophesy the apocalyptic catastrophe. They personify nature’s warning signs which are often dismissed or overlooked.

The diverse group of characters adds richness to the narrative, providing multiple perspectives on climate change, societal issues, and interpersonal relationships.
Each character’s reaction to the impending disaster embodies different societal responses to the environmental crisis.
The characters’ interplay underscores the collective impact of individual actions on society and the natural world.

Deep insights into each character facilitate understanding the play’s central themes including environmental disaster, social disconnection, and future anxieties.
Character’s attitudes towards societal and environmental issues mirrors real-world public opinion and apathy.
The vulnerabilities, fears, and motivations of each character can offer a nuanced understanding of the human aspect of the issues at hand.

The wide cast of characters necessitates skilled actor versatility.
Characters may share stage simultaneously contributing to a sense of chaos and urgency.
Varied characters offer opportunity for creative characterisation and staging choices.