Details

Southern American ex-convict, Brutus Jones, aided by his double- crossing British ally, Smithers, connives his way into an uncompromising dictatorship over a remote island in the West Indies. Faced with a terrifying people's revolt, the delusional Emperor escapes to the dark forest and a promise of salvation. But in the searing heat and to the ominous pulse of his trackers' drums, Jones is driven to make his way through every lead bullet in his gun, right down to the silver one he is saving for himself. Running time 70 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Paterson Joseph (Emperor Jones), Adrian Christopher, Olivette Cole-Wilson, Yemi Goodman-Ajibade, Brooks Livermore, John Marquez, Rox Obano, Daniel Poyser, Leroy Ricardo-Jones, Corinne Skinner Carter, Jonathan Taylor, Dwayne Barnaby, Brooks Livermore, Rex Obano, Daniel Poyser

Creatives/Company

Author: Eugene O'Neill
Producer: National Theatre
Director: Thea Sharrock
Design: Robin Don
Lighting: Neil Austin
Music: Sister Bliss
Choreographer: Fin Walker
Sound: Gregory Clarke