A musical set in the late 50's, the result of a collaboration between internationally acclaimed songwriter Paul Simon and Nobel Prize winning Trinidadian poet Derek Walcott. This Latino Folk Opera borrows heavily from the popular music of the time spiked with a heady mix of African and Caribbean influences. Based on the true story of a New York street gang murder and the eventual reprieve and redemption of the murderer - the youngest person ever to escape death row.T222995163First production outside Broadway as part of the youth theatre 35th season.Company Manchester Youth Theatre. Choreographer Isolte Avila. Choreographer Denise Armstrong. Director Sam Boardman Jacobs. | |
| 4 Sep 00 to 9 Sep 00 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L0912348866 |
