
The Convert
By Danai GuriraSetting:
Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) 1890s
Synopsis
It’s 1896 in what is modern day Zimbabwe and Jekesai, a young woman fleeing forced marriage finds herself working for a devout Catholic priest, Chilford. He relishes the opportunity to mould his new convert but Jekesai’s salvation has a price.
Original Cast:
Stefan Adegbola | Chilford |
Marcus Adolphy | Uncle |
Fiston Barek | Tamba |
Mimi Ndiweni | Jekesai / Ester |
Clare Perkins | Mai Tamba |
Richard Pepple | Chancellor |
Joan Lyiola | Prudence |
Production Team:
Christopher Haydon | Director |
George Dennis | Sound |
Danai Gurira | Writer |
Mark Howland | Lighting |
Rosie Elnile | Designer |