
Tree
By Idris ElbaSynopsis
Tree follows one man’s journey into the heart and soul of contemporary South Africa – with the audience at the centre of the action. It’s just 12 hours from London to his parents’ homeland, but to Kaelo South Africa is another world. When a family tragedy finally forces him to visit for the first time, Kaelo must confront hidden histories and right the wrongs of the past.
Original production
Company:
Original Cast:
Christian Bradley | Performer |
Lucy Briggs-Owen | Czanne |
Sinad Cusack | Afrikaner grandmother |
Kurt Egyiawan | Lundi |
Alfred Enoch | Kaelo |
Anna-Kay Alicia Gayle | Performer |
Joan Iyiola | Ofentse |
Anthony Matsena | Performer |
Daniella May | Performer |
Patrice Naiambana | Performer |
Mbulelo Ndabeni | Performer |
Andile Sotiya | Performer |
Production Team:
Paul Arditti | Sound |
Pippa Ailion | Casting |
Kwame Kwei-Armah | Director / Playwright |
Michael Asante | Musical Supervisor |
Gregory Maqoma | Choreographer |
Jon Bausor | Costume / Set |
Jon Clark | Lighting |
Duncan McLean | Video |
Mongiwekhaya | Dramaturg |
Paul Anthony Morris | Associate Director |