
Brixton Stories (Or the Short and Happy Life of Ossie Jones)
By Biyi BandeleSetting:
Ossie Jones is an immigration lawyer in Brixton.
No. acts:
1
Cast total:
2
Male cast:
1
Female cast:
1
Synopsis
A preacher, heckler and soapbox philosopher debate life and religion. A busker sings the Brixton National anthem, complete with gunshots and police sirens. Triple-Johni the murderer serves his three life-sentences. Ossie, our storyteller, tries to cope with the loss of his wife, while his daughter tries to cope with losing her father. Brixton is the chaotic, enchanting, energetic setting for one man’s life.
Original production
Opening night:
16/10/2001
Company:
Theatre:
Original Cast:
Jude Akuwudike | Ossie |
Diane Parish | Nehushta |
Production Team:
Roxana Silbert | Director |
Niki Turner | Designer |
Publications
Title | Year | Publisher | NT Library |
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Brixton Stories and Happy Birthday, Mister Deka D | 2001 | Methuen Drama | No |