Night Out --

Call Mr Robeson

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DESCRIPTION

Paul Robeson is a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. 

When over the years he gets progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment's liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel.

Just as physical, emotional and mental stress threaten to push him over the fine line between genius and madness, he is summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee, to give the most difficult and important performance of his career.

Touching on the great love he enjoyed with the people of Wales, this roller-coaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable and eventful life highlights how his pioneering and heroic (but largely forgotten) political activism led many to describe him as the forerunner of the civil rights movement. 

It features much fiery oratory and some of his famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol' Man River.



"FIRST RATE" 4 Stars
Michael Billington, The Guardian

"A brilliantly put together history lesson delivered as art."
Dirt & Candy

STANDING OVATION AT CARNEGIE HALL, FEB 2012

Written and Performed by Tayo Aluko
 Directed by Olusola Oyeleye
 Designed by Phil Newman

A PLAY FOR ALL AGES FROM 8 TO 105!!

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

Where available, cool and warm wash, with two or three profiles. Performer has gels. Can also perform in white light.

AVAILABILITY

Always Available

PERFORMANCE FEE (£)

DURATION (IN MINUTES)

SETUP TIME REQUIRED

ABOUT THE SHOW

Own PA Supplied

Own Lighting Supplied

Promotional Materials available

OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Minimum stage dimension: 5m (16ft)
wide x 4m (13ft) deep
2 performers: Actor/singer and pianist
Compact set (fits into back of estate car)
Show requires a piano. Performer can bring electronic digital piano if required. 
Will require someone to press buttons on a laptop to operate sound. Laptop will need to be connected to PA system. Performer's own PA available.
Always followed by a Q&A, which can follow after an interval at the end of the show.

SUITABLE FOR...

Christmas show

PERFORMANCE LANGUAGE

English

MAIN GENRE

Drama

OTHER GENRES

Drama
Opera - Music Theatre

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