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2003

Fallout

Written by Roy Williams

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.

Director(s)

Ian Rickson

Photo credit

All images credited to Gautier Deblonde

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

Stephen Warbeck

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