Details

Jamaica, 1962. The island is alive with the excitement of independence and the thrill of providing the setting for the iconic James Bond movie, Dr. No. But for five women and their husbands on the council, this is a time of mixed fortunes and uncertainty, as personal and political tensions simmer against a backdrop of mass emigration and unrest. With local people increasingly excluded from the beaches, so as not to ruin the view for the growing tourist trade, a planned visit from nearby Cuba's communist leader, Fidel Castro, has the islanders in a spin. Will the high profile visitor bring further prestige and glamour, or will his presence incite the island's downtrodden fishing community to rise up? Shining a spotlight on the stories of five women swimming against the tide of political and social change, Red Snapper is the stunning debut play by Liz Mytton and the first full production to come from the Belgrade Theatre's acclaimed playwriting project, Critical Mass for emerging playwrights from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities.

Cast/Performers

Cathy Tyson (Perline / Lammie), Dawn Hope (Sissy / Roy), Gabrielle Brooks (George / Dannette), Debra Michaels (Manny / Miss Myrtle), Karlina Grace-Paseda (Gloria / Lincoln)

Creatives/Company

Author: Liz Mytton
Producer: Belgrade Theatre
Director(s): Justine Themen, Maeve Clarke (assistant)
Dramaturg: Ola Animashawun
Design(s): Janet Vaughn, Belgrade Production Services
Lighting: Prema Mehta
Sound: Arun Ghosh
Costume: Belgrade Production Services