By Mustapha Matura
Director Don Warrington Designer Anthony Lamble Lighting Designer Jason Taylor Musical Director Dominique Le Gendre Sound Designer Mic Pool The beautiful island paradise of Trinidad, under the fiery heat of the Caribbean sun. Slim and Professor play sweet calypso for passing tourists. Professor, a past calypso giant with a historic hat-trick of hits, is schooling Slim in the noble art. They survive on their 'refreshment capital', living at the end of the beach amongst driftwood, fallen coconut trees and empty rum bottles. And as Professor 'speechifies' about his life, one that's been lost and stolen, Slim tries to grasp a brighter future... SEND TO A FRIEND |
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"Director Don Warrington gives his actors the space and time to develop their characters to audience-gasping intensity – while keeping laughs rolling like waves to the shore… funny and politically acute"The Observer Rum and Coca-Cola is a gently humorous, bittersweet tale written by one of our finest dramatists. It is the directorial debut of Trinidadian born Don Warrington MBE, best known for playing Philip in Rising Damp,, and for his roles in Doctor Who, Manchild and The Crouches.
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AUTUMN TOUR 2010The NuffieldSouthampton13 - 16 October  023 8067 1771 Greenwich TheatreLondon19 - 23 October 020 8858 7755 The DrumBirmingham28 - 30 October 0121 333 2444 The Everyman TheatreCheltenham2 - 6 November 01242 572573 Northcott TheatreExeter10 - 13 November 01392 493 493 Concessions and discounts available for groups and individuals. Booking fees may apply. Contact the Box Office at your preferred theatre for full details. |
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Concessions and discounts available for groups and individuals. Please be advised that booking fees may apply. All details correct at time of printing. ETT gratefully acknowledges the support of Arts Council England. An HdK e-flier |
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