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The Emperor Jones


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The Emperor JonesSouthern 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.
Author Eugene O'Neill

Production details

Running time 70 minutes. Part of the Travelex £10 Season

Special Performances


  • 28 Sep 07 Audio Described
  • 29 Sep 07 Audio Described
  • 22 Oct 07 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)

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Company

Producer National Theatre
Director Thea Sharrock
Design Robin Don
Lighting Neil Austin
Music Sister Bliss
Choreographer Fin Walker
Sound Gregory Clarke
Performer Paterson Joseph (Emperor Jones)
Performer Adrian Christopher
Performer Olivette Cole-Wilson
Performer Yemi Goodman-Ajibade
Performer Brooks Livermore
Performer John Marquez
Performer Rox Obano
Performer Daniel Poyser
Performer Leroy Ricardo-Jones
Performer Corinne Skinner Carter
Performer Jonathan Taylor
Performer Dwayne Barnaby
Performer Brooks Livermore
Performer Rex Obano
Performer Daniel Poyser
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