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Red Velvet in London
Starring:
Adrian Lester
Imagined experiences based on the true story of Ira Aldridge
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1833. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, has collapsed on stage whilst playing Othello. A young black American actor has been asked to take over the role. But as the public riot in the streets over the abolition of slavery, how will the cast, critics and audience react to the revolution taking place in the theatre?
This multi-award winning play, which originally premiered at the Tricycle Theatre, before transferring to St Ann's Warehouse in New York, will be the third production in the Plays at the Garrick Season and will be directed by Indhu Rubasingha. Olivier-Award winner Adrian Lester will reprise his role as Ira Aldridge. Kenneth Branagh said "Writing, direction and performance are exceptional in Red Velvet. I’m immensely proud to be presenting this work. I was aware of its development from its inception and believe Lolita Chakrabarti has written an important and exhilarating play which in its discussion of performance, politics, and race is as entertaining as it is illuminating."
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Red Velvet Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 27 February 2016
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Ticket purchases will be limited to a maxium of six tickets per person across all performances. Tickets will be dispatched 2 weeks prior to the performance.
- Audio described performance, Tuesday 16 February 2016 7.30pm
- Captioned performance, Tuesday 9 February 2016 7.30pm
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Red Velvet reviews
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Red Velvet.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Red Velvet.
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Wonderful acting, superb writing, excellent directing.S Reviewed on 26 March 2016 by Sarabajaya
London, United Kingdom
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CompellingL Reviewed on 01 March 2016 by Louise
Hadlow, United Kingdom
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humorous yet heartrendingI Reviewed on 28 February 2016 by Isabella
Wendover, United Kingdom
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Amazing showS Reviewed on 25 February 2016 by Scott
Walton On The Hill, United Kingdom
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Red roses for Red VelvetReal tour de force by Adrian Lester, more than ably supported by the rest of the cast. Based on true events, a definite must see.
D Reviewed on 23 February 2016 by Denise
Orpington, United Kingdom
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Lester Is divineD Reviewed on 21 February 2016 by Daniela
Cagliari, Italy
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Red Velvet Review.Red velvet was beautiful written and directed. Great ensemble and Andrew Leicester was fantastic. Must watch.
N Reviewed on 18 February 2016 by Neil
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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It was a slow start and the first scene a bit pedantic - setting out the background of the main character. However the crux of the show - inequality because you are black therefore regarded as not being as good as a white male actor even though you have ideas and abilities beyond the period in time or female (black or white), not as good as a male worker was certainly pointed out. It shows how narrow minded society was at that period of time.
G Reviewed on 15 February 2016 by Gill
Darlington, United Kingdom
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Great quality productionM Reviewed on 14 February 2016 by Mark
Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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Stunning performanceExcellent new play with great group of actors. Stunning performances from Adrian Lester and Emun Elliott.
P Reviewed on 07 February 2016 by Pauline
Burnley, United Kingdom
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A fantastic playF Reviewed on 04 February 2016 by Fleur
Southampton, United Kingdom
2015
Red Velvet comes to the West End
by Oliver Mitford | Tuesday, November 10 2015, 08:45
The multi award-winning production of Lolita Chakrabarti's play Red Velvet is to come to the Garrick Theatre next year as part of the Kenneth Branagh season.
The Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Lester will once again take on the role of one of the first black American actors, Ira Aldridge.
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