Jamaican Airman Forsees His Death, A
By Fred D'Aguiar
Year staged: 1991
Opening night: 09/04/1991
Theatre Company: English Stage Company
Staged in: Royal Court Theatre
Cast Size: 7
Synopsis
Three young Jamaican men join the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. A strong bond of friendship and memories of home accompany them on their way to the mother country. All Alvin wants to do is gain his wings and fly. When he achieves this ambition, one mistake leads to his wings being clipped.
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Jamaican Airman Forsees His Death, A
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Year published: 1995
Original Cast
Sidney Cole
Bruce / Army Officer
Jeffrey Chiswick
Kojo / Kathleen's father
Maynard Eziashi
Tim / Business
Clarence Smith
Alvin
Geraldine Somerville
Kathleen
Fraser James
Gerry / Airforce Officer
Maureen Hibbert
Kathleen's Mother
Production Team
Roland Rees
Panelist
Hettie MacDonald
Director
Aldona Cunningham
Designer
Bernard Culshaw
Designer
Additional Materials
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Production Management File
Ref: THM/273/4/2/210
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