Details

It was the year 1830 when a young aboriginal from Tierra del Fuego was abducted and brought to England. As he was exchanged for a large pearl button, he was given the name of Jemmy Button. He was spared from being exhibited in a human zoo, as was the custom of the time; instead, he was sent to school to be indoctrinated in all aspects of English culture and the Christian religion. After some time, he was put on a boat and returned to his land - the famous voyage of the Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board - in the hope that he would spread "civilization" among the members of his community. The Trial of Jemmy Button explores these issues as part of the cycle of plays created for Theatre for Identity.

Creatives/Company

Author: Luis Gayol
Director: Luis Gayol
Design: Jenny Hobson
Lighting: Luis Gayol
Producer: The Calder Bookshop & Theatre

The Trial of Jemmy Button

The Trial of Jemmy Button (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0180424948. Details of all The Trial of Jemmy Button archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S487908631

Archive Listings

14 Feb 24
to
9 Mar 24

Calder Book Shop
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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