Idol
By Jamal Gerald
Year staged: 2019
Opening night: 27/04/2019
Theatre Company: Transform and Theatre in the Mill
Staged in: Prime Studios, Leeds
Cast Size: 3
Synopsis
A daring and unapologetic examination of religion, pop culture and Black representation. Who would you rather pray to? Beyoncé or white Jesus? Jamal grew up Catholic in a Caribbean household, but would rather light a candle and worship celebrities than white saints. Combining African diasporic ritual, music and storytelling, Idol is a spiritual journey that asks what happens when you don’t see yourself represented – featuring a host of celebrity appearances.
Original Cast
Jamal Gerald
Performer
Pariss Elektra
Musician / Performer
Azizi Cole
Musician / Performer
Production Team
Maddy Costa
Dramaturg
Rachael Young
Outside Eye
Akeim Toussaint Buck
Movement Director
Ben Pacey
Stage and Lighting
Hannah Wilson
Costume
Christella Litras
Ritual Consultant
Charlotte Woods
Stage Manager
Helen Mugridge
Production Manager
Transform
Producer