A Season in the Congo
By Aime CesaireSynopsis
A Season in the Congo charts the rise and fall of the Congolese political leader Patrice Lumumba during the transformation of the Beligian Congo. The play follows Lumumba's efforts to free the Congolese from Belgian rule and the political strugles that led to his assasination in 1961.
Original production
Opening night:
06/07/2013
Company:
Original Cast:
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | Cast |
| Lydie Alberto | Cast |
| Nandi Bhebhe | Cast |
| Brian Bovell | Cast |
| Sharon Duncan-Brewster | Cast |
| Kurt Egyiawan | Cast |
| Daniel Kaluuya | Cast |
| Joan Iyiola | Cast |
| Josepha Madoki | Cast |
| Joseph Mydell | Cast |
| Kaspy N'Dia | Cast |
| Sandra Reid | Cast |
| Ira Mandela Siobhan | Cast |
| Oliver Tida Tida | Cast |
| Kabongo Tshisensa | Cast |
Production Team:
Publications
| Title | Year | Publisher | NT Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Season in the Congo, translated by Ralph Manheim | Grove Press | No |