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Blues for Railton

By Felix Cross

Year staged: 1985

Opening night: 25/04/1985

Theatre Company: The Combination

Staged in: The Albany

Cast Size: 9

Synopsis

A tragi-comedy about a black immigrant family’s experiences in Britain, fusing Afro-Caribbean rituals and rhythms. Adapted from the novel, Railton Blues by David Simon

Original Cast

Eamonn Walker

Henry / Preacher / Sheddy

Beejaye

Liz / Young Winnie

Sandra James-Young

Vilma / Mama

Norman Beaton

Toffee / Grave Digger / Carriacouian

Debby Bishop

Elsa

Jeillo Edwards

Mildred / Carriacouian

Vivienne Rochester

Winnie

Felix Cross

Jakko / Percussion / Carriacouian

Mario Bayor-Diekuuroh

Carriacouian / Man in Pub / Percussion

Production Team

Teddy Kiendl

Director

Paddy Kamara

Designer

Pam Fraser-Solomon

Assistant Director

David Simon

Writer

Felix Cross

Playwright / Musical Director

Additional Materials

Link to Press Cuttings

Press Cuttings

Ref: THM/77/2/18

V&A Theatre and Performance Collection

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