ESTHER’S REVENGE
Esther’s Revenge by Kenneth Uphopho
“Esther’s Revenge is not just a play, but also a cause, a mission, and an act of reckoning”
17 July — 29 July, Various
Esther’s Revenge written and directed by Kenneth Uphopho is an experiential play inspired by true life events of Esther Ada Johnson who was reported to have murdered her white lover in 1953. The sentence is death by hanging. This participatory play as devised, explores themes around race, colonization, sexual abuse, violence against women, as well as political and social injustice. In this play, Esther takes the audience on a journey through time into the events leading up to the death of Mark. The jury, consisting of 12 audience members, is given the responsibility to vote in favour or against a stay of execution.
Esther’s Revenge will be touring in the following locations:
The Africa Centre (17–18 July):
Bread & Roses Theatre (21–22 July):
https://app.lineupnow.com/event/esthers-revenge
Impact Dance Studios (28–29 July):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esthers-revenge-tickets-1984558084654?aff=oddtdtcreator
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