Site-specific production staged in-the-round in Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common, part of Black History Month 2014. A new play commissioned by BurntOut Theatre, written by Matilda Ibini, about a sugar plantation in 1807.

Play development supported by Farnham Maltings, Arts Council England, Soho Theatre, Graeae, Victoria and Albert Museum, Young Vic Director’s Network. 

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“Stirring. This isn’t theatre for the faint-hearted. Go if you can.” **** – FemaleArts.com

“This production of Muscovado is a truly visceral experience. The sweat dripping from the bodies of the actors, confessions in candlelight and sacred song combine to make this church -although a world away from Barbados- a fitting and intimate space to witness some great writing from a promising future playwright.” – Liam Blain, British Theatre Guide

“Highly recommend” – Jules Haworth, Soho Theatre

“A fantastic production. Such harrowing moments, heart-breaking to watch and difficult to listen to, cut through by a beautiful love story.  Composition of both text and music individually excellent and combined, sublime.” – Adam Hemming, Artistic Director of SpaceArts, London

 “a huge piece of work to have achieved. Such a difficult subject to find any way to speak of. A very clever piece of commissioning, great casting, really committed intelligent performances, really well directed” – Adrian Jackson, Artistic Director Cardboard Citizens

“Muscovado is ambitious, complex, powerful, and it delivers dramatic, emotional and political punch.” – Sunny Singh, The Guardian

“… an uncompromising portrayal of slavery in all its brutality while offering an alternative narrative that restores the humanity slaves are often denied in modern day tellings” ****- Ella Achola, Media Diversified

“Compelling. A passionate piece of work that really ought to be seen not just because it’s Black History Month but because the lessons of slavery are still being learnt today.  Go and see it!” ****- Ronke Lawal, Afridiziak