The Emperor Jones

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Synopsis:

Starring Thomas Baptiste in the role of Jones, the performance was set on a West Indian island where, to quote the programme 'the form of native government is, for the time being, an Empire.' The play was inspired by the true story of President Sam of Haiti (who was rejected by the population after six months of despotic government) and by the author's interest in the use of the drum in African religious festivals.

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Author: Eugene O'Neill. Ray McLean (choreographer)

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Director: Ian Woolridge

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