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1959

Eleven Men Dead at Hola Camp

Written by Keith Johnstone , William Gaskill

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Context

Artistic Director 
George Devine

Part Of
Sunday Night Productions Without Décor

Dates Performed

Sunday 19th July 1959
Main House (Downstairs)

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Synopsis

“Eleven Men Dead at Hola Camp” depicts the harrowing events surrounding the Hola Camp massacre in colonial Kenya. This powerful drama explores the themes of colonial oppression, the abuse of authority, human rights violations, and the resilience of those who resisted. It offers a poignant look into the historical and political context of that era, shedding light on a dark chapter in history.

Director(s)

Keith Johnstone, Bill Gaskill

Cast & Creative

Cast

Harry Baird

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Ray Barnett

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Aleksander Browne

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Jan Carew

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Andrew Dakar

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Nigel Davenport

Cast

Astley Harvey

Cast

Stanley Jack

Cast

Bloke Modisane

Cast

Neville Nunro

Cast

Johnny Sekka

Cast

Wole Soyinka