Sammy
By Femi Jr Elufowoju
Year staged: 2002
Opening night: 10/09/2002
Theatre Company: Tiata Fahodzi; 1997
Staged in: Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
Cast Size: 7
Synopsis
The production uses Sammy Davis Jr’s history to tackle relevant contemporary issues – racism and the lack of personal, economic, and social freedom facing black people in the arts, which prevent them from developing or reaching their full potential.
Original Cast
Warren Wills
Pianist
Peter Straker
Hillard Elkins
Erica Ann Deakin
Paula Wayne
Rodger Dunklee
Ayo Ajala
Nina Kristofferson
Shirley Strode
Ngo Ngofa
Lolade Falana
Jason Pennycooke
Joe Grant
Production Team
Donna Berlin
Choreographer
Jr Femi Elufowoju
Director / Musical Director
Nick Barnes
Designer
Yukiko Tsukamoto
Costumes
Jim Simmons
Lighting
Daniel Bailey
Sound
Lorraine Le-Blanc
Choreographer
Warren Wills
Musical Director
Additional Materials
Link to Production Records
Production Records
Ref: THM/424/1/5/2
V&A Theatre and Performance Collection
Link to Financial, Legal and Administrational Records
Financial, Legal and Administrational Records
Ref: THM/424/1/5/3
V&A Theatre and Performance Collection
Link to Press and Marketing Records
Press and Marketing Records
Ref: THM/424/1/5/4
V&A Theatre and Performance Collection