Details

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1833. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, has collapsed on stage whilst playing Othello. A young black American actor has been asked to take over the role. But, as the public riot in the streets, how will the cast, critics and audience react to the revolution taking place in the theatre? World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Adrian Lester (Ira Aldridge), Simon Chandler (Bernard / Terence), Rachel Finnegan (Halina / Betty / Margaret), Natasha Gordon (Connie), Ryan Kiggell (Charles), Ferdinand Kingsley (Casmir / Henry), Charlotte Lucas (Ellen), Eugene O'Hare (Pierre)

Creatives/Company

Author: Lolita Chakrabarti
Producer: The Tricycle
Director(s): Indhu Rubasingham, Titas Halder (assistant)
Design: Tom Piper
Lighting: Oliver Fenwick
Sound: Paul Arditti

Red Velvet

Red Velvet (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01456366479. Details of all Red Velvet archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S998032432

Archive Listings

11 Oct 12
to
24 Nov 12

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

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