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Edgar Nkosi White

1947-Present Day

Born: Montserrat, 1947

Biography

Edgar Nkosi White born on the Caribbean island of Montserrat grew up in Harlem, New York from 1952. He studied at Yale University and New York Theological Seminary where he completed his studies in Drama and Theology respectively. In 1965, age 18, White had his first play, “The Mummer’s play,” produced by the Joseph Papp Public Theatre in New York. Its success led the producer to stage White’s next four plays – including The Crucifado. Much of his work has been produced by the British Black Co-operative, Temba, Talawa, Umoja and Lumumba theatre companies, showing in venues across the UK.

Productions

Lament for Rastafari

Lament for Rastafari

Year: 1977

When Night Comes Day

When Night Comes Day

Year: Unknown

Masada

Masada

Year: 1978

Staged in: Keskidee Arts Centre; 1970

Man and Soul

Man and Soul

Year: 1982

Moon Dance Night, The

Moon Dance Night, The

Year: 1987

Staged in: Talawa Theatre Company; 1986

Nine Night, The

Nine Night, The

Year: 1983

Staged in: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979

Ritual By Water

Ritual By Water

Year: Unknown

Redemption Song

Redemption Song

Year: 1984

Staged in: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979

Ritual

Ritual

Year: 1985

Staged in: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979

Case of Dr. Kola, The

Case of Dr. Kola, The

Year: 1982

Boot Dance, The

Boot Dance, The

Year: 1984

Staged in: Temba Theatre Company; 1972

Black Women, The

Black Women, The

Year: 1978

Staged in: Keskidee Arts Centre; 1970

That Generation

That Generation

Year: 1982

Publications

Redemption Song and Other Plays: Redemption Song; Boot Dance; Les Femmes Noires

Redemption Song and Other Plays: Redemption Song; Boot Dance; Les Femmes Noires

Year: 2003

Publisher: Alexander Street Press

Ritual by Water

Ritual by Water

Year: 2003

Publisher: Alexander Street Press

That Generation

That Generation

Year: 2003

Publisher: Alexander Street Press

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