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Coleridge-Taylor of Freetown – A Concert in a Play
3 April 2025 - 3 April 2025
TAYỌ ALUKO & FRIENDS and UTOPIA THEATRE present
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR OF FREETOWN
A CONCERT IN A PLAY
January 1999.
George Coleridge-Taylor, retired Sierra Leonean diplomat, finds himself trapped in Fourah Bay College when the civil war that has been ravaging the country reaches Freetown. In hiding, he reflects on his and his country’s stories, wondering if he dares defend the woman captured by the fearsome rebels.
His imagination takes him to more peaceful climes, where he sings the beautiful songs of his famous uncle, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Contains allusions to, and suggestions of, gender-based and war violence, and one profanity.
The sweetness and beauty of the songs provides a poignant contrast to the often bleak events they punctuate.” Morning Star
One of the reasons I love Fringe Theatre is challenging performances like these.”
Theatre, Films and ArtAluko takes on the characters of the abusers to chilling effect.” Edinburgh Music Review.
Age recommendation: 16+
Length: 75 minutes
Tickets £5 but if you require a subsidised space, please email info@redladder.co.uk as we’d love you to attend.
All venues are wheelchair accessible – when booking, please let us know about any access needs so we can welcome you.
Dates
Show Credits
Written and performed by Tayọ Aluko
Directed by Mojisọla Kareem
Piano accompaniment by Rebekah Okpoti