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
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
Teddy Kiendl
Director
Paddy Kamara
Designer
Pam Fraser-Solomon
Assistant Director
David Simon
Writer
Felix Cross
Playwright / Musical Director