In the Deep South of America just before the birth of the civil rights movement, local white storekeeper Lyle Britten stands trial accused of killing Richard Henry, a young black man. As the trial ensues, the simmering tensions in the community reach melting point. In the face of overwhelming evidence, will the all-jury convict, or is Britten above the law? Inspired by the Mississippi murder trial of Emmett Till, Blues for Mr Charlie first premiered in New York on April 23 1964 using a racially diverse cast.T1424388782Producer New Wolsey. Company Talawa Theatre Company (in association with Tricycle Theatre). Director Paulette Randall. Design James Farncombe. Lighting Libby Watson. Director John Adam-Baker (assistant). Music Delroy Murray. Performer Sharon Duncan-Brewster. Performer Leland Burnett. Performer Sylvano Clarke. Performer Ruth Grey. Performer Sam Hazeldine. Performer Elizabeth Hurran. Performer Junior Laniyan. Performer Barnaby Kay. Performer Alibe Parsons. Performer Rolf Saxon. Performer Ray Shell. Performer Ellen Sheean. | |
| 16 Jun 04 to 10 Jul 04 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L1894496970 |
| 26 May 04 to 5 Jun 04 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L1515182208 |
