A Raisin In The Sun
27 January 10 - 20 February 10
A Raisin In The Sun
By Lorraine Hansberry
Royal Exchange Theatre
Lorraine Hansberry’s HUMANE and HEART-RENDING classic
“...isn’t there something wrong in a house – in a world – where all dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death of a man?”
 
 

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‘Michael Buffong’s EXEMPLARY production…A BRILLIANT PLAY, BRILLIANTLY SERVED ‘ The Daily Telegraph

‘BLAZING PERFORMANCES’ The Times

‘QUITE SIMPLY A THEATRICAL EVENT – RANKS ALONGSIDE THE GREATEST AT THE THEATRE – a performance from Starletta DuPois that is SO EMOTIONALLY CHARGED it leaves you shaking long after the thundering standing ovation at the the play’s conclusion has faded into the night’ Morning Star

‘ BEAUTIFUL – ’ Daily Express

‘LOVINGLY STAGED, POWERFULLY ACTED –LEAVES NOT A DRY EYE IN THE HOUSE… DuPois exudes the glowing charisma of a small planet – WILL SURELY TUG ON EVERYONE’S HEARTSTRINGS’ The Daily Mail

‘* * * * * BRILLIANTLY OBSERVED – PITCH-PERFECT PERFORMANCES from Ray Fearon…Jenny Jules and Tracy Ifeachor – THE CROWNING CONTRIBUTION  is a REGAL performance from Starletta DuPois’ The Guardian

‘EXHILARATING – GREAT STUFF’ The Independent on Sunday

 
 

Lena’s life in Chicago’s Southside has always been about “how to stay alive and still have a pinch of dignity too”, but now that the insurance money from her husband’s death is about to come through, her family sees the chance to make their dreams come true. Maybe Walter Lee can buy a liquor store, maybe Beneatha can become a doctor, maybe Ruth can have a house with a whole lot of light, and Lena a yard with a little patch of dirt where flowers can grow.

However, as each dream threatens to strangle the other and the world continues to stand in their way, the family soon finds that the struggle to retain life and dignity is harder than ever in Lorraine Hansberry’s HUMANE and HEART-RENDING classic.

For casting to date go here

DID YOU KNOW?

A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a black woman to be produced on Broadway.

THINK...

ARETHA FRANKLIN meets ARTHUR MILLER.
 
 
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Listen to an interview with Director Michael Buffong
Channel M feature on the young actors who play the part of Travis Younger
 
Interview with Michael Buffong
Interview with Michael Buffong
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Education resources
Education resources
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Exchange Education
Online resources
Pre-Show Student Workshops
Between The Lines Playreading Sessions


Audio described and BSL
Audio described and BSL
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Audio Described Performance
Saturday 13 February at 2.30pm - preceded by a Touch Tour

Touch Tours are supported by The Boshier-Hinton Foundation
 
BSL Interpreted Performance
Friday 19 February

If you're booking for a BSL performance please call Box Office on 0161 833 9833 or email  box.office@royalexchange.co.uk to ensure you are given the correct seats.  Please do not book online, as you may book in the wrong area. Thank you. 




Cast
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Damola AdelajaSimon CoombsStarletta DuPoisRay Emmet BrownRay FearonTom  HodgkinsTracy  IfeachorJenny  JulesDamani  HolnessClaudien  NkundibizaVivien NkundibizaLyndon Rhoden
Directed by Michael Buffong

Designer Ellen Cairns
Lighting Designer Johanna Town
Sound Design Steve Brown

After Show Discussion
Thursday 18 February


Back Stage Tour
Wednesday 10 February at 11am

A Raisin In The Sun Lunch
Friday 19 February at 12 noon

Saturday Performance Times
2.30pm and 7.30pm

Suitable for ages 12+

Sponsored by

Manchester to New York Nonstop
 
 
Running time
3 hours
Production pictures
Jenny Jules as Ruth and Tracy Ifeachor as Beneatha in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Ray Fearon as Walter Lee Younger in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Ray Fearon as Walter Lee Younger in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Starletta DuPois as Lena Younger in A RAISIN IN THE SUN