Wedding Band - A Love Hate Story in Black and White
Tour synopsis, cast & creatives
Set in the deep south of USA in 1918 when interracial marriage was illegal, Julia, a black seamstress, and Herman, a white baker, are defying all odds with their secret love. They face vicious judgement not just by society but also their closest friends and family. As they finally begin to believe their dreams for a future together are possible, Herman becomes a victim of the Spanish flu. Determined to save him, Julia is faced with decisions that will change her life.
Approximate runtime 2 hours 30 minutes.
Age Advisory: 14+ Racist language and actions are depicted and described throughout the play, as well as instances of anti-semitic language
Cast/Performers
Deborah Ayorinde (Julia),
David Walmsley (Herman),
Geraldine Alexander,
Lachele Carl,
Poppy Gilbert,
Diveen Henry,
Patrick Martins,
Bethan Mary-James,
Owen Whitelaw,
Lylianna Eugene (child cast member- some dates),
Poppy Graham (child cast member- some dates),
Saskia Holness (child cast member- some dates),
Wren Stembridge (child cast member- some dates)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Alice ChildressDirector(s):
Monique Touko,
Sophie Parrott (CDG - casting)
Design(s):
Paul Wills,
Cynthia De La Rosa (wigs / hair / make-up),
Keisha Paris-Banya (wigs / hair / make-up associate designer)
Costume:
Paul WillsLighting:
Matt HaskinsSound:
Elena PenaMusic:
Shiloh CokeChoreographer:
Aline DavidOther:
Joel Trill (dialect and voice coach)
