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Daily Telegraph
The Guardian
"Dawn Walton’s production navigates the pitfalls of documentary theatre with stylish aplomb"
The Guardian
"That the play works as both incisive social comment and emotional drama – and warning – is a credit to all those involved in bringing David Oluwale to life again"
The Independent
"Essential Viewing"
The Telegraph
"Dawn Walton’s vivid production"
The Independent
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| In a true story that shook the city of Leeds in the early 1970s, Eclipse Theatre presents a harrowing account of The Hounding of David Oluwale. Directed by Eclipse Theatre's Artistic Director Dawn Walton, David's story of racial and social injustice at the hands of the Leeds City police force will be staged at West Yorkshire Playhouse in the 40th anniversary year of his death, before beginning a UK tour. |
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My Name Is David. David Oluwale
On the 4 of May 1969 the battered body of a 38 year old man is pulled from the River Aire. An internal police inquiry will follow, revealing how he had been the victim of horrific, systematic, police brutality. Based on Kester Aspden's award winning book, Oladipo Agboluaje brings David Oluwale back to Leeds to tell his story, face to face with the Scotland Yard Detective charged with investigating the case. From the prayers of his Maa'mi in Lagos and the glitter of the Mecca Dance Hall to the vagrant shelters of a city that's trying to recreate itself, this is a story of one man searching for justice and another who just wanted to find home.
West Yorkshire Playhouse, The New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham Repertory and Nottingham Playhouse as part of the Eclipse theatre initiative.
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Cast
Playing David Oluwale is Daniel Francis whose credits include The Brother Size, (ATC/Young Vic), The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night (RSC). He is joined by Ryan Early, as Detective Perkins, recognizable from his role as PC Tom Nicholson in Heartbeat as well as Love Soup and Casualty, Clare Perkins (Casualty, Holby City) as David 's mother Alice and Steve Jackson (The Cops, Clocking Off, Extras) as one of David's tormentors Sergeant Kitching. The cast also includes Howard Charles, Luke Jardine, Richard Pepple and Laura Power.
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Creative Team
Director: Dawn Walton; Designer: Emma Wee;
Lighting Designer: Johanna Town, Sound Designer: Mic Pool |
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| View The Hounding of David Oluwale – Trailer |
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| Venue Details |
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LEEDS
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Sat 31 Jan - Sat 21 Feb
www.wyp.org.uk
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Wed 25 - Sat 28 Feb
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
LIVERPOOL
Everyman Theatre
Tues 3 - Sat 7 March
www.everymanplayhouse.com
IPSWICH
New Wolsey Theatre
Wed 11 - Sat 14 March
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
EXETER
Northcott Theatre
Tues 17 - Sat 21 March
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
LONDON
Hackney Empire
Tues 24 - Sat 28 March
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
NOTTINGHAM
Nottingham Playhouse
Tues 31 March - Sat 4 April
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk |
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