The story of the Haitian revolution (1791–1804) a successful 12-year insurrection by enslaved Africans against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, resulting in the creation of Haiti as the world’s first independent Black republic. Thrillingly retold by C.L.R. James and performed by a 13-strong cast. This will be the first time the play has been staged in full in London since 1986.
The 13-strong cast includes Karl Collins (Alterations, National Theatre; Nine Night, National Theatre), Anyebe Godwin (The Empress, RSC; Foxes, Theatre503) and Ivan Oyik (Shook, Southwark Playhouse; Red Pitch, Ovalhouse).
NEED TO KNOW:
- Tickets from £12 – £18
- Location | Music Hall, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DT
