Trouble in Mind

Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Trouble in Mind

Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Description

Trouble in Mind

A radical satire of racism in theatre

In 1950s America, protests for racial equality erupt in the face of voter suppression.

On Broadway, Wiletta Mayer, a talented black actress, begins rehearsals for a new play about racism – written and directed by two white men.

When Wiletta finds that her arguments to tell the truth of the story are dismissed, she decides to take action.

First staged over 60 years ago, Trouble in Mind is widely considered the masterpiece of actress and playwright Alice Childress.

Nancy Medina directs Tanya Moodie (Motherland) in this wry and radical satire of racism in theatre.

Dates & times

Tuesday, 7 Dec 2021 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Trouble in Mind

A radical satire of racism in theatre

In 1950s America, protests for racial equality erupt in the face of voter suppression.

On Broadway, Wiletta Mayer, a talented black actress, begins rehearsals for a new play about racism – written and directed by two white men.

When Wiletta finds that her arguments to tell the truth of the story are dismissed, she decides to take action.

First staged over 60 years ago, Trouble in Mind is widely considered the masterpiece of actress and playwright Alice Childress.

Nancy Medina directs Tanya Moodie (Motherland) in this wry and radical satire of racism in theatre.

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Location

Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre

Upper Ground

London

SE1 9PX

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