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1789. As revolution rages in Europe and the American War of Independence reaches its climax, a black freedom-fighter and a British Naval Officer join forces to redefine racial politics and change attitudes towards slavery forever.
Rough Crossings is a powerful and contemporary exploration of themes that resonate through Bristol's cultural past and future.
Performers Ed Hughes, Patrick Robinson (Thomas Peters), Peter Bankole, Miranda Colchester, Peter De Jersey, Ian Drysdale, Dave Fishley, Andy Frame, Rob Hastie, Dawn Hope, Mark Jax, Jessica Lloyd, Michael Matus, Sally Peters, Daniel Williams.
Author Simon Schama (2005). Adapted by Caryl Phillips (2007). Producer Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. Producer Lyric Hammersmith. Producer West Yorkshire Playhouse. Producer Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company. Company Headlong Theatre. Adapted by Caryl Phillips. Director Rupert Goold. Design Laura Hopkins. Lighting Paul Pyant. Sound Adam Cork. Music Adam Cork.