Young Vic Theatre Presents JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE May 27- July 3

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

August Wilson's spellbinding account of a people's recovery from the trauma of slavery won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play when first performed on Broadway in 1988. Delroy Lindo was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Herald Loomis in that production. He will play the part of Bynum Walker at the Young Vic.

It's 1911. After seven long years, Herald Loomis has been released from Joe Turner's slave gang. Now he is scouring Pittsburgh for the wife he left behind. And for the road that will lead him to freedom and his rightful place in a new world.

Listings information 27 May - 03 July

Tickets and information 020 7922 2922 www.youngvic.org

Times
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm
Saturday matinees (from 05 June) 2.30pm
Wednesday matinees (16, 30 June) 2.30pm

Tickets £22.50
Previews £15

A limited number of discounted tickets are available - early booking is advised. See website for more details. www.youngvic.org

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