Details

Set in Surinam and West Africa, this is the tragic romance of the royal hero Oroonoko, grandson and heir of an African king, and Imoinda, daughter of the king's general. The novel was published in the 1680s and was an early anti-slavery text.

Cast/Performers

Israel Aduramo (laye), David Collings (The Governor), Nadine Marshall (Imoinda), Nicholas Monu (Oroonoko)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Aphra Behn
Adapted by: Biyi Bandele
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
Director: Gregory Doran
Design: Niki Turner
Lighting: Tim Mitchell

Oroonoko

Oroonoko (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1655593183. Details of all Oroonoko archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S42497302

Archive Listings

16 Nov 99 to 20 Nov 99	Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Nov 99 to 23 Nov 99	Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Apr 99 to 6 Oct 99	The Other Place Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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