A selection of reviews and comments for BurntOut Theatre’s ‘Muscovado’ Written By MATILDA IBINI, directed by CLEMMIE REYNOLDS, Music by JAMES REYNOLDS<\/p>\n
Cast:<\/strong><\/span> “The acting was strong from all on stage however James G. Nunn gave a particularly outstanding performance as Parson Lucy. His portrayal of a character who embodied the hatred and prejud<\/em>ices that justified the transatlantic slave trade for centuries, and in some ways discrimination in our modern age was a triumph. One might say he played the perfect “baddie”.<\/em> “There is much to applaud in this stirring atmospheric production. It attempts to grapple with each character\u2019s slavery story, black, white or mixed race. Woman and man. In so doing we see more than the slavery itself, we see family, relationships, ownership and ultimately life. We see tragedy wrapped up in barrenness and loss and humanity\u2019s desperate attempts to compensate empty guilt-riddled existences…This isn’t theatre for the faint-hearted – it’s gruelling stuff.”<\/em> “Muscovado succeeds in telling a complex multi-layered story of pain felt by both slaves and masters whose depth this review can only scratch the surface of. It is an uncompromising portrayal of slavery in all its brutality while also offering an alternative narrative that restores the humanity slaves are often denied in modern day tellings, going beyond the realms of servitude.”<\/em> “This production of Muscovado is a truly visceral experience. The sweat dripping from the bodies of the actors, confessions in candlelight and sacred song combine to make this church -although a world away from Barbados- a fitting and intimate space to witness”<\/em> <\/p>\n @BurntOutTheatre<\/a> just saw your production Muscovado OMG it was awesome, awe inspiring & thought provoking. Excellent performance!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Naureen wilson (@naureenw) October 3, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Congratulations @AstroMinx<\/a> and @BurntOutTheatre<\/a> for the fascinating #muscovadoplay<\/a> in the perfect, evocative setting of @HolyTrinitySW4<\/a> <\/p>\n #Muscovado<\/a> @BurntOutTheatre<\/a> some of the most compelling atmospheric emotional pieces of theatre I have seen Kill someone 4 a ticket #soldout<\/a><\/p>\n #Muscovado<\/a> @BurntOutTheatre<\/a> some of the most compelling atmospheric emotional pieces of theatre I have seen Kill someone 4 a ticket #soldout<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tibu Fortes (@TibuFortes) October 7, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nAsa – ALEX KIFFIN
\nElsie – DK FASHOLA
\nKitty – CHARLOTTE FARMAR
\nOlive – SHANICE GRANT
\nMargaret – ZELINA ROBEIRO
\nNanny G – AMEY ST. CYR
\nParson Lucy\/Unknown Fellow – JAMES G. NUNN
\nWilla – ALICIA MCKENZIE<\/p>\n
\n(C) Ronke Lawal, Afridiziak Theatre News
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\n(C) Katie Richardson 2014, Female Arts
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\n(C) Ella Achola, Media Diversified<\/span><\/p>\n
\n “The only examples of a white male are portrayed in Parson Lucy and Unknown Fellow played by James Nunn. Both characters are the archetypal evil. Nunn was convincing in making the repulsive hatred a difficult watch.”<\/em>
\n(C) Robyn Bennett (THE BAIN REACTION)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Sarah Hughes Casting (@SHughesCasting) October 6, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n