Bitter 'n Twisted The Ten Commandments of Black Love
By Michael J Ellis
Year staged: 1994
Opening night: 10/02/1994
Theatre Company: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979
Staged in: Cockpit Theatre
Cast Size: 5
Synopsis
Jamaicans Courtney and Bibby marry in 1966, but one year later they both die in a jealous crime of passion. To save their souls from limbo they return to earth to assist God in helping with the modern relationship between Natasha and Daniel. They have to produce a blueprint for 10 new commandments of Black Love whilst maintaining both sets of relationships. This challenge is further complicated when Natasha, a career woman, decides that she wants a baby.
Original Cast
Angela Wynter
Bibby
Wayne Buchanan
Courtney
Anthony Ofoegbu
Daniel
Glenna Forster-Jones
God Voice-over
Llewella Gideon
Natasha / Peggy
Production Team
Joan-Ann Maynard
Director
Janey Gardiner
Designer
Additional Materials
Poster
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Posters (A2)
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Tour File
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Posters (A3)
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Flyers
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Programmes
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Postcards
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Playscript
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Production Photographs
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Production Photographs
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Colour Slides
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Video Recording
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Press Reviews
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Press Reviews
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Press Reviews
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