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The African Company Presents Richard III archive

This play is based on the true story of the first group of actors and actresses to come form the African slaves who were freed in Manhattan in the 1820's. It follows this African Company's struggle to perform amongst the population's racial prejudices. 40 years before the end of slavery the first African American theatre troupe in the US stages Richard III, culminating in riots on the streets of New York.

Creatives/Company

Author: Carlyle Brown
Company: Collective Artistes
Director: Chuck Mike

The African Company Presents Richard III

The African Company Presents Richard III (Play) production archive for QTIX code T658851233. Details of all The African Company Presents Richard III archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S6214

Archive Listings

17 Mar 09 to 18 Mar 09	Ovalhouse Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
17 Feb 09 to 21 Feb 09	Greenwich Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

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