British Nigerian Actor Brings Two Internationally Acclaimed Plays to Vancouver’s Havana Theatre, 7 – 11 May

A British Nigerian actor who has been a regular visitor to British Columbia over the last ten years is returning to Vancouver with not one, but two plays at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive between 7th and 11th May. 

Click here to view a PDF version of the the announcement.

 

Call Mr. Robeson, 7 – 10 May

 

The more established of the two plays, this is “a rollercoaster journey through African-American actor and singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life, highlighting his pioneering and heroic political activism. Features Ol’ Man River and other famous songs, much fiery oratory, and a defiant testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee.” Mr. Aluko has been tourning this play internationally since 2008, from Innuvic in NWT to Wellington, New Zealand. Reviews include a 4-star “First rate” from the Guardian.

Just An Ordinary Lawyer, 10, 11 May

This was premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2016. Through the story of Britain’s first Black Head of Chambers and part-time judge Tunji Sowande, it looks at the history of Western imperialism and Black liberation struggles worldwide with words and song, often venturing into that explosive world in which sports and politics collide. Although told from an African’s perspective, it is global in its scope, with its critical observations of British Imperialism, including in Canada.

 

Listings Information

What (Robeson):

Call Mr. Robeson. A Life, With Songs

Written and performed by Tayo Aluko

With Elaine Joe, Piano

Directed by Olusola Oyeleye

Designed by Phil Newman

When (Robeson):

Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 May, 2019

Matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 1pm.

Evening performances (none Friday), 8pm

Tickets (Robeson):

Schools matinees: $12 (Groups of 12, 1 free)

Other matinee and evening tickets:

$15 (financially challenged) $20 (general)

Listing/booking here (fb page)

Photos and copy downloadable here.

What (Lawyer):

Just An Ordinary Lawyer. A Play, With Songs

Written and performed by Tayo Aluko

With Elaine Joe, Piano

Directed by Amanda Huxtable

Designed by Emma Williams

When (Lawyer):

Friday 10, Saturday 11 May, 2019, 8pm

Tickets (Lawyer):

$15 (financially challenged) $20 (general)

Listing/booking here (fb page)

Photos and copy downloadable here

Where:

Havana Theatre

1212 Commercial Dr, Vancouver

Contacts:

Tayo Aluko: info@tayoalukoandfriends.com 914 733 5267 (till April 19 and from May 5) or +44 151 707 8187

Havana Theatre: Alistair Cook. alistair@havanavancouver.com 604-253-9119

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