CALL MR.ROBESON at Greenwich Theatre

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They say Im meddling in the foreign affairs of the United States Government. Now, thats too bad, cause Im going to have to continue to meddle "Paul Robeson is a world-famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When over the years he gets progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishments liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel. Just as physical, emotional and mental stress threaten to push him over the fine line between genius and madness, he is summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee, to give the most difficult and important performance of his career.This roller-coaster journey through Robesons remarkable and eventful life highlights how his pioneering and heroic (but largely forgotten) political activism led many to describe him as the forerunner of the civil rights movement. It features much fiery oratory and some of his famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol Man River.Tayo Aluko revives one of the 20th Centurys most impressive but overlooked figures in this powerful, compelling tour-de-force performance, which was seen at New Yorks Carnegie Hall in February 2012, and in Londons West End in October 2013.Winner, Outstanding Theatre Award, Brighton Fringe, June 2016Winner, Best Musical Performance, Atlantic Fringe, Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 2013Winner, Best Solo Show, Stratford-upon-Avon Fringe, June 2013Triple Winner (Impresario Award, Best Actor, Best Original Work) London Fringe, Canada, June 2012Double Winner: Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence & Best Male Performer, Brighton Festival Fringe, May 2008**** First-rate an admirable introduction to a great pioneering performer The GuardianNever less than utterly believable British Theatre GuideSimply told but immensely powerful The ScotsmanA stunning piece of musical theatre high quality drama, first class singing Fringe ReviewWritten and performed by Tayo Aluko with live piano accompanimentDirected by Olusola OyeleyeDesigned by Phil Newman"