Wales’ colonial past is confronted head-on in Azuka Oforka’s devastating historical drama.
Llanrumney plantation. Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. 1765.
Annie and Cerys are enslaved by the Morgan family from Wales. Their future hangs in the balance when Elizabeth Morgan is faced with losing her plantation. Fearing what could lie ahead, Annie (Suzanne Packer, Casualty, BiBi Crew) does everything she can to secure her position in the Great House. But sooner or later, with a storm of rebellion building, Annie will have to face up to the horror and trauma, including her own.
Set in 18th century colonial Jamaica, Azuka Oforka’s searing yet witty new play powerfully explores the experience of women during slavery – those who benefited from it, those who were brutalised by it and those who fought to destroy it. THE WOMEN OF LLANRUMNEY puts Wales’s role in slavery centre stage; illuminating a hidden chapter of British history.
The play transfers to Stratford East after a sell-out run at Sherman Theatre, where it opened to five-star reviews.
Presented by Stratford East and Sherman Theatre. Originally produced by Sherman Theatre.
Listings
Wednesday 19 March – Saturday 12 April 2025
Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN
Running time: Approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including an interval.
Access performances:
Relaxed environment: SAT 05 APR, 2.30pm
BSL interpreted: THU 10 APR, 7.30pm
Captioned: FRI 11 APR, 7.30pm
Audio Described: SAT 12 APR, 2.30pm
Tickets: The Women of Llanrumney