Fallout
Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Ian Rickson
Dates Performed
Thursday 12th June 2003
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
Joe, a young black police officer, wrestles with tangled loyalties and hidden currents of his own community. As he delves into the investigation of a murder that has sent shockwaves through the streets, he is confronted with a complex web of racial tension, gang loyalties, and a code of silence as impenetrable as it is dangerous.
Through the vibrant, raw dialogue and visceral scenes, Williams captures the rhythm and pulse of a neighborhood on edge. The characters, young and caught in the crossfire of societal expectations and harsh realities, navigate a world where respect is earned through fear, and every choice can escalate into life-or-death consequences.
“Fallout” is a stark exploration of youth ensnared in cycles of violence, a community grappling with its own conscience, and the search for justice in a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. It’s a story that resonates with the beat of the city, echoing the struggles, hopes, and resilience of a generation fighting to find its way.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Jason Frederick
Cast
Michael Obiora
Cast
Marcel McCalla
Cast
O-T Fagbenle
Cast
Lennie James
Cast
Daniel Ryan
Cast
Ony Uhiara Petra Letang
Cast
Clive Wedderburn
Cast
Lorraine Branning
Designer
Ultz
Lighting
Nigel J. Edwards
Sound
Ian Dickinson
Music