Details

The Golden Age of Hollywood. Behind closed doors, aspiring actor Sidney Poitier is offered a lucrative contract that could make him a superstar. But what is he willing to sacrifice? Ryan Calais Cameron's explosive play explores identity, resilience, and integrity as it examines a true event in 1950's Hollywood and the reality of a Black actor's journey to stardom. This world premiere explores a moment in a career which paved ways and changed perceptions, cementing the legacy of a Hollywood icon. Retrograde asks the question; how much have we really evolved? All performances of Retrograde will be audio described.

Cast/Performers

Ian Bonar (Bobby), Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney), Daniel Lapaine (Mr Parks)

Creatives/Company

Author: Ryan Calais-Cameron
Presented by: Kiln Theatre
Director(s): Amit Sharma, Juliet Horsley (CDG - casting director), Jessica Mensah (Kiln-MacIntosh resident assistant director)
Design: Frankie Bradshaw
Lighting: Amy Mae
Sound: Beth Duke
Costume: Isobel Pellow