Coleridge - Taylor of Freetown at The Courtyard Theatre

'Coleridge-Taylor of Freetown' at The Courtyard Theatre on Saturday December 7th at 7:30pm.

'1999. George Coleridge-Taylor, retired Sierra Leonean diplomat, is trapped in Fourah Bay College when the civil war that’s been ravaging the country reaches Freetown. In hiding, he reflects on his and his country’s stories, worrying about defending the woman captured by the fearsome rebels. His imagination takes him to more peaceful climes, where he sings the beautiful songs of his uncle, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.'

* Part of the production's contribution to the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

REVIEWS:

“The sweetness and beauty of the songs provides a poignant contrast to the often bleak events they punctuate.” - Morning Star

“One of the reasons I love Fringe Theatre is challenging performances like these.” - Theatre, Films and Art