Details

Western cultural impositions and Ancient African traditions make strange bedfellows. Never sleeping with both eyes shut for fear the other will strike. It's 1896 in Rhodesia and Jekesai has just been given her new, Catholic name. Chilford, the only black Roman Catholic teacher in the region, has decided she'll now be known as Ester, wear European clothing and speak only in English. She's torn away from everything that she knows by her fellow African who earnestly believes the promises of the White man. The Convert is a compelling exploration of a pivotal moment in history, when resisting the invading Western culture could mean death.

Cast/Performers

Mimi Ndiweni (Jekesai / Ester), Stefan Adegbola (Chilford), Clare Perkins (Mai Tamba), Richard Pepple (Chancellor), Joan Iyiola (Prudence), Marcus Adolphy (Uncle), Fiston Barek (Tamba)

Creatives/Company

Author: Danai Gurira
Producer: The Gate Theatre
Director: Christopher Haydon

The Convert

The Convert (Play) production archive for QTIX code T998520472. Details of all The Convert archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S545500755

Archive Listings

12 Jan 17
to
11 Feb 17

The Gate Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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