Details

Set in Surinam and West Africa, this is the tragic romance of the royal hero Oroonoko, grandson and heir of an African king, and Imoinda, daughter of the king's general. The novel was published in the 1680s and was an early anti-slavery text.

Cast/Performers

Israel Aduramo (laye), David Collings (The Governor), Nadine Marshall (Imoinda), Nicholas Monu (Oroonoko)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Aphra Behn
Adapted by: Biyi Bandele
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
Director: Gregory Doran
Design: Niki Turner
Lighting: Tim Mitchell

Oroonoko

Oroonoko (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01356085107. Details of all Oroonoko archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S42497302

Archive Listings

15 Dec 99
to
8 Apr 00

The Pit, Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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