Fisayo Akinade, Paterson Joseph and More to Lead OMEROS at Jermyn Street Theatre

Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed the cast for its staging of Omeros by Derek Walcott, presented as an epic 12-hour, one-day theatrical event. Walcott's iconic poem—following the stories of local fishermen in St Lucia exploring memory, trauma and identity—will be performed by a company of 30 actors appearing in relay throughout the day.

Jermyn Street's Carne Deputy Director Kwame Owusu and Emily Aboud direct a cast including Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, Selorm Adonu, Fisayo Akinade, Danny Bailey, Doreene Blackstock, Gabrielle Brooks, babirye buiklwa, Ashley Byam, Dona Croll, Ash Hunter, Terique Jarrett, Selina Jones, Paterson Joseph, Elander Moore, Tonderai Munyevu, Jessica Murrain, Cyril Nri, Ivan Oyik, Adjani Salmon, Cherrelle Skeete, and Tienne Simon. More names are still to be announced.

The performance unfolds in three parts: