Talking In Tongues
By Winsome Pinnock
Year staged: 1991
Theatre Company: English Stage Company
Staged in: Royal Court Theatre
Cast Size: 7
Synopsis
Talking in Tongues set in London and New York begins with a New Year’s party in London. Whilst hiding amongst the coats away from the celebrations, Leela, Curly and Claudette witness Leela’s husband having sex with a white woman. Only when Leela breaks away and takes a holiday in Jamaica can she begin to come to terms with her own feelings.
Original Cast
Nicholas Monu
Bentley / Mickie
Pamela Nomvete
Claudette
Neil Dudgeon
Jeff
Cecilia Noble
Sugar / Curly
Ella Wilder
Irma / Diamond
Joanne Campbell
Leela
Lizzie McInnerny
Fran / Kate
Production Team
Ian MacNeil
Designer
Hettie MacDonald
Director
Johanna Town
Lighting
Bryan Bowen
Sound
Catriona Taylor
Assistant Director
Additional Materials
Link to Production Management File
Production Management File
Ref: THM/273/4/2/213
V&A Theatre and Performance Collection