Muscovado: A new play about slavery in 1800s Barbados performing in London

BurntOut Theatre presents Muscovado at
Theatre 503, Battersea, from 23rd Feb - 8th March


‘How come the cane taste so sweet, yet feasts on my blood?’

Muscovado is the scorching new play by Matilda Ibini about slavery in Nineteenth Century Barbados. A heady mix of sexual intrigue, piercing choral music and extreme racial tension, Muscovado provides an unflinching portrayal of life on a sugar plantation in 1808, accompanied by an original musical score and atmospheric soundscape.

Muscovado will be touring to theatres and site-specific venues around the UK in 2015.

Trailer: http://youtu.be/HnRXUKyuRqA

Reviews:

“Really powerful” – BBC Radio 1

“A truly visceral experience. The sweat dripping from the bodies of the actors, confessions in candlelight and sacred song combine with some great writing from a promising future playwright.”

**** - British Theatre Guide

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

About the company:

Muscovado was commissioned and developed by BurntOut Theatre with support from V&A Museum, Arts Council England and Farnham Maltings.

Matilda Ibini trained on Royal Court’s Writers Programme, is Soho Theatre’s Writer-in-Residence and the youngest winner of BBCWritersroom10 Award.