29 Jul 2019 - 24 Aug 2019
Tree
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Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s electrifying new blend of drama, music and dance follows one man’s journey into the heart and soul of contemporary South Africa – with the audience at the centre of the action.
It’s just 12 hours from London to his parents’ homeland, but to Kaelo (Alfred Enoch), South Africa is another world. When a family tragedy finally forces him to visit for the first time, Kaelo must confront hidden histories and right the wrongs of the past.
Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, with music inspired by Elba’s album 'mi Mandela', Tree is an exhilarating show about identity, family and belonging, seen through the eyes of one man on the toughest journey of his life.
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Created by Idris Elba & Kwame Kwei-Armah
Based on the album mi Mandela, with original development by Tori Allen-Martin & Sarah Henley
Written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah
Choreographer Gregory Maqoma
Music Supervisor & Composer Michael 'Mikey J' Asante
Set & Costume Designer Jon Bausor
Lighting Designer Jon Clark
Sound Designer Paul Arditti
Projection Designer Duncan McLean
Dramaturg Mongiwekhaya
Casting Director Pippa Ailion CDG
Co-Casting Director Natalie Gallacher CDG
Associate Director Paul Morris
Dialect Coach Penny Dyer
Jerwood Assistant Director Munotida Chinyanga
Boris Karloff Trainee Assistant Director Nicole Behan
Cast
Christian Bradley
Lucy Briggs-Owen
Sinéad Cusack
Kurt Egyiawan
Alfred Enoch
Anna-Kay Alicia Gayle
Joan Iyiola
Anthony Matsena
Daniella May
Patrice Naiambana
Mbulelo Ndabeni
Stefan Sinclair
Andile Sotiya.