Written and directed by Amani Naphtali

Hooligan or disaffected youth?
RAGAMUFFIN, the rude boy returns - more provocative, sassy and contentious than ever!

Hi

Did you know that the last time Ragamuffin played at the Theatre Royal the audience raised the roof. The buzz was electrifying. Well, at long last, it's back by popular demand for 4 exciting weeks.

The Guardian described it as "a reggae dance hall theatre piece" and the Birmingham Post called it "a contentious play with a political message". It is in fact both and it adds up to a compelling, energetic musical which you'll find hugely entertaining.

Don't miss it this time. The details of time and prices are all below.

So what's it all about?... Ragamuffin is a ghetto-style, streetwise youth who stands on trial in the Supreme Court of African Justice for crimes against African peoples. Is he, as the Prosecution Counsel poses, responsible for the current spate of black on black violence and the upsurge of gun crime; and therefore the ultimate bad boy ...a Ragamuffin? Or is he as the Defence Counsel poses, a revolutionary struggling for civil rights and justice?

"Defence and Prosecution spoke to a rhythmic backing and switched effortlessly into skilful rapping..." (The Birmingham Post)

Amani Naphtali magically weaves into the play the historical events of the 1804 Haitian slave revolution led by Toussaint L'Overture, and the Broadwater Farm Riots of 1985 and all the evidence presented, ask you the audience, to decide if Ragamuffin is guilty.

"Don't be misled, Ragamuffin is not just a piece of history, but a powerful piece of entertainment featuring dance, songs and nuff lyrical clash inna DJ stylee." (Guardian)

Ragamuffin's multi-talented cast includes, the highly acclaimed, actor and singer Victor Romero Evans. You may remember Victor from the "Posse" or Channel 4's very successful TV series, "No Problem". Reggae fans may also remember his famous rendition 'At the Club'. DJ Keety General and DJ Usama will be spinning the tunes and Haitian drummers will provide the beat to guarantee an awesome evening's entertainment.

To avoid disappointment BOOK NOW. To miss is to diss!

Time: 7.30pm
Afternoon Shows: Friday 5 & Wednesday 10 July @ 2.00pm
Saturday 27 July @ 3.00pm
Tickets: £7, £11, £16
Concessions: £3.50 Monday-Thursday and half price Friday-Saturday
email: tickets@stratfordeast.com

Visit the official 'Ragamuffin' website click here

Photography: Robert Day....