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The Golden Age of Hollywood. Behind closed doors, aspiring actor Sidney Poitier is offered a lucrative contract that could make him a superstar. But what is he willing to sacrifice? Ryan Calais Cameron's explosive play explores identity, resilience, and integrity as it examines a true event in 1950's Hollywood and the reality of a Black actor's journey to stardom.

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Author: Ryan Calais-Cameron

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Archive listings for Retrograde (2023)

Work type: Play.

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This world premiere explores a moment in a career which paved ways and changed perceptions, cementing the legacy of a Hollywood icon. Retrograde asks the question; how much have we really evolved? All performances of Retrograde will be audio described.Presented byKiln Theatre. Director Amit Sharma. Design Frankie Bradshaw. Lighting Amy Mae. Sound Beth Duke. Director Juliet Horsley (CDG - casting director). Costume Isobel Pellow. Director Jessica Mensah (Kiln-MacIntosh resident assistant director). Performer Ian Bonar (Bobby). Performer Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney). Performer Daniel Lapaine (Mr Parks).

20 Apr 23 to 27 May 23

The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250
listing details L0820724339

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