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 BehnAdapted by:
Biyi BandeleCompany:
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
Director:
Gregory DoranDesign:
Niki TurnerLighting:
Tim Mitchell