1963 They Had a Dream
Can love really conquer all?
Synopsis
1963 - They Had A Dream... is set in London and centres on the love story between Jacob - a young Jamaican immigrant - and Cathy - the white daughter of an East End gangster.
Although they come from two opposing worlds, they realise almost from the moment they first meet that they want to be together. However, their families and friends do not see things their way and they meet disapproval and conflict from both sides. As Jacob and Cathy's love grows, both sides are forced to re-examine their beliefs, and ultimately make choices that will change all their lives. Will love conquer all? Or will prejudice and fear destroy their dreams?
Music
Cast
Daniel Bailey
Jasmyn Banks Shaleka Black Heaven Daniela Caulcrick Niki Constantinou Miggy Dato Lily Drake Naomi Fawcett Rico Frances Parys Jordan Sango Teresa Joyce Sherona Knight Sophia Lewis Sophia La Porta Markaiu Mason Victor Mellors Kaya Matthews Danielle Moseley Ken Nwosu Zara Odeniyi Evlyne Oyedokun Lydia Scott Joe Shearman Scott Sur Nadine Woodley
Crew
Producer and Director: Robbi Stevens
Co-Directors: Erim Metto and Nadine Woodley Writer: Victoria Howell Co-Writers: Robbi Stevens and Nadine Woodley Composer: Patrick Moore Co-Composer: Gizelle Golebiewski Lyrics: Gizelle Golebiewski and Victoria Howell Choreographer: Derya Donaldson Co-choreographers: Nadine Woodley and Sherona Knight Musical Direction and Vocal Coaching: Ronald Samm and Mark Bobb Singing Teachers: Gizelle Golebiewski and Victoria Howell Voice Coach: Victoria Howell Fight Director: Philip D'Orleans Costume Designer: Sarah Devi Giubilini Graphic Designer and Stills Photographer: Daniel Moses Company Secretary: Glynis Davis Production Managers: Alexander Marsden-Jones, Lauren Ramdeen and Fiona Symes
Director
Though set over 50 years ago, the themes of 1963 They Had A Dream ... are as current today as they were in the 1960's, perhaps even more so.
In 2016, we live in a world polarized by extreme religious beliefs and racial hatred. We see on a daily basis the divisions which are created by people, by the society we live in - divisions based on race, religion, prejudice or ignorance. This story of forbidden love between two people - something which should be so simple and celebrated - provides a timely reminder that for all our technological and scientific achievements, our outwardly liberal acceptance of human diversity and multiculturalism, at base, as a society, we really have not learned a thing. |
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