The Woodville Studio, Woodville Place, Gravesend, DA12 1DD

When one woman tells of her extraordinary journey to overcome the brutality of slavery, she becomes a beacon for the British anti-slavery movement. Born into slavery in the British colony of Bermuda, Mary Prince went on to become an auto-biographer and champion of freedom. Her book had an electrifying effect on the abolitionist movement helping to free many Africans in bondage. Through theatre, song, music, drumming and dance, this masterpiece of Black British theatre is inspired by the storytelling traditions of the West African griot.

Age Suitability:

11+ (there are descriptions of beatings and punishments and a visual image of a noose on set)

Running time:

1hour full play + 20 minute Q&A which is an integral part of the performance and flows on seamlessly from the end of the show.