Redemption Song

Redemption Song by Edgar Nkosi White. The play is set in Redemption, a village on a Caribbean island. It is a modern version of traditional Jamaican Jonkunnu masquerade, depicting a love triangle and murder. Director: Charlie Hanson. Cast: Trish Cook, Victor Romero Evans, Ram John Holder, Carmen Munroe, Stephen Persaud, Malcolm Frederick, Janet Kay, Chris Tajah. Performed at Riverside Studios, in London (05/06/1984 - 24/06/1984), on tour, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Assembly Rooms (13/08/1984 - 25/08/1984).

Ref. No.

NTC/P/T/1/10

Additional Title

Records relating to Redemption Song.

Description

This series of records contains all files related to the production and promotion of Redemption Song by Edgar White. Directed by Charlie Hanson this is the story of Legion Bramble who returns to the Caribbean after many years of living in London. He returns to claim his inheritance and his childhood sweetheart. However, his father has sold his land and his girlfriend has married a rich older man. The penniless Legion becomes an outcast in his own land.

Date

1984

Pages

3 FILES

Type

sub-series

Language

English

Part of the following collection(s):

Nitro/Black Theatre Co-op

NTC Productions

Digitised items selection

Programme of Redemption Song

Redemption Song A1 poster.