Details

Set in 1904, Gem of the Ocean begins on the eve of the 287th birthday of Aunt Ester (a recurring character in Wilson's play cycle). Citizen Barlow, a man who is in spiritual turmoil, arrives at Aunt Ester's house in Pittsburgh's Hill District and is soon set off on a spiritual journey to find the mythic City of Bones, leading him to startling discoveries and setting him on a course of duty and redemption.

Cast/Performers

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Jenny Jules, Joseph Marcell, Lucian Msamati, Carmen Munroe, Nathan Osgood, Patrick Robinson

Creatives/Company

Author: August Wilson
Producer: The Tricyle
Director: Paulette Randall
Design: Libby Watson
Lighting: Ace McCarron

Gem of the Ocean

Gem of the Ocean (Play) production archive for QTIX code T02045507005. Details of all Gem of the Ocean archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S02131259766

Archive Listings

6 Jan 06
to
11 Feb 06

The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre)
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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