Llanrumney plantation. Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. 1765.
Annie and Cerys are enslaved by the Morgan family from Wales. Their future hangs in the balance when Elisabeth Morgan is faced with losing her plantation. Fearing what could lie ahead, Annie (Suzanne Packer, Casualty, BiBi Crew) does everything she can to secure her position in the Great House. But sooner or later, with a storm of rebellion building, Annie will have to face up to the horror and trauma, including her own.
Set in 18th century colonial Jamaica, Azuka Oforka’s searing yet witty new play powerfully explores the experience of women during slavery – those who benefited from it, those who were brutalised by it and those who fought to destroy it. THE WOMEN OF LLANRUMNEY puts Wales’s role in slavery centre stage; illuminating a hidden chapter of British history.
The play transfers to Stratford East after a sell-out run at Sherman Theatre, where it opened to five-star reviews.
Presented by Stratford East and Sherman Theatre. Originally produced by Sherman Theatre.
★★★★★ “Conceptually brilliant, with complex characters” The Guardian
★★★★★ "This was storytelling like I’ve never seen before" A Young(ish) Perspective
★★★★★ "It is a searing reckoning with imperialism and slavery." Beyond The Curtain
★★★★★ "a harrowing tale of the wickedness that lies at the core of Wales’s history and role in the Atlantic Slave Trade." Stage To Page
★★★★★ "my goodness does it deliver" Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★ "Azuka Oforka’s drama is a tremendous and powerful debut, impeccably acted and produced and fully deserving of its London transfer" The Telegraph
★★★★ “London transfer of Azuka Oforka’s searing debut play highlights colonial cruelty, with magnetic performances from Nia Roberts and Shvorne Marks.” The Stage
★★★★ "this Welsh slave drama is bold, horrific and remarkably assured" The Standard
★★★★ "Oforka has written a poignant, historical play which boldly salutes the fierce, feisty and brave enslaved women of that period and serves as a testament to their resilience and resistance." WhatsOnStage
★★★★ "Oforka’s play is haunting, but powerful and beautifully written with complex and well-rounded characters and performances. Patricia Logue directs a play that is captivating and thought-provoking, a watch I won’t be forgetting quickly." The Rendition
★★★★ "I don’t think I’ve come across a show quite like this one before" LondonTheatre1
★★★★ "Azuka Oforka's award-winning debut powerfully portrays the differing lives of women amidst slavery and decaying wealth." Everything Theatre
★★★★ "This knotty and tense play packs a punch." Broadway World
★★★★ London Box Office
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Simon Taylor, Tommy Flynn and Mr Ainsworth - Matthew Gravelle
Cerys - Shvorne Marks
Annie - Suzanne Packer
Elisabeth - Nia Roberts
Written by Azuka Oforka
Directed by Patricia Logue
Set & Costume Design by Stella-Jane Odoemelam
Lighting Design by Andy Pike
Composer Takisha Sargent
Sound Design by Ian Barnard
BSL Interpreter: Vinessa Brant
Age guidance: 12+ (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)
Historical Context document produced by Sherman Theatre here
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an interval. (Act 1: 50 minutes, Interval: 20 minutes, Act 2: 1 hour 05 minutes)
Access performances:
Relaxed environment: SAT 05 APR, 2.30pm
BSL interpreted: THU 10 APR, 7.30pm
Captioned: FRI 11 APR, 7.30pm
Audio Described: SAT 12 APR, 2.30pm
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