Emperor Jones, The

Show Info Cast & Creative

Genre

First Performance 16/11/2005

Closing 17/12/2005

Running Time 1h10

Eugene O’Neill’s rarely staged, controversial play exposes the disintegration of a mind intoxicated by greed. Set against the backdrop of a brewing rebellion, The Emperor Jones is an evocative story of power, race and leadership.

Creative

Director - Thea Sharrock

Designer - Richard Hudson

Lighting Designer - Adam Silverman

Sound - Gregory Clarke

Author - Eugene O'Neil

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