It’s January 1999.
George Coleridge-Taylor, a retired Sierra Leonean diplomat, finds himself trapped in Fourah Bay College when the civil war that has been ravaging the country reaches Freetown.
In hiding, he reflects on his and his country’s stories, wondering if he dares defend the woman captured by the fearsome rebels. His imagination takes him to more peaceful climes, where he sings the beautiful songs of his famous uncle, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Donations to Female-Centred Charities
Three of the performances will be used to raise funds for three London-based causes, two of which are female-centred charities. 12th May will benefit the actors’ union Equity’s International Solidarity Committee; 19th May will raise funds for Southall Black Sisters, and the beneficiaries of the 26th May performance will be the Annie Walsh Old Girls’ Association, UK branch.
Three of the performances will be used to raise funds for three London-based causes, two of which are female-centred charities. 12th May will benefit the actors’ union Equity’s International Solidarity Committee; 19th May will raise funds for Southall Black Sisters, and the beneficiaries of the 26th May performance will be the Annie Walsh Old Girls’ Association, UK branch.
Written and performed by Tayọ Aluko
Directed by Mojisọla Kareem
Designed by Phil Newman
Sound Design by Liam McDermott
Lighting Design by Tayọ Aluko
Piano accompaniment by
Sonum Batra (12 – 16; 22; 26-30 May)
Rosa Theodora (19-21, 23 May)
Directed by Mojisọla Kareem
Designed by Phil Newman
Sound Design by Liam McDermott
Lighting Design by Tayọ Aluko
Piano accompaniment by
Sonum Batra (12 – 16; 22; 26-30 May)
Rosa Theodora (19-21, 23 May)
NEED TO KNOW:
- Running time: 75 mins
- Content Warnings: CONTAINS ALLUSIONS TO, AND SUGGESTIONS OF, GENDER-BASED AND WAR VIOLENCE, AND ONE PROFANITY
