The Evocation of Papa Mas

When the plantation owner, Mr Walker, kills a penniless street beggar trying to court his daughter, he’s haunted to the grave and into the spirit world beyond - to a point where carnival is his only option. Set in a cartoon world, The Evocation of Papa Mas was a love story and a mischievous parody which combined the spectacular imagery of Trinidadian carnival, live music and the theatrical invention of Told by an Idiot.

Funded by the Arts Council of England, the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and the Mercers Foundation.

Creative team

Written and Directed by John Wright, Devised by the Company, Music and Lyrics by Felix Cross (Nitro), Designed by Dick Bird, Costumes and Masquerade Design by Clary Salandy (Mahogany), Movement Choreography by Ayo El-Haddad, Lighting design by Colin Grenfell, Associate Directors: Hayley Carmichael and Paul Hunter, Assistant Director: Robert Hutchinson, Production Management by Jamie Maisey, Production Manager Assistant: Ali Beale, Stage Manager: Chris Sollett, Wardrobe Manager: Lydia Hardiman, Lighting assistant: Lizzie Powell, Sound Manager: Neil McGovern, Community Co-ordinator: Angie Bual 

Cast:

Rachel Donovan, George Eggay, Charlie Folorunsho, Ben Fox, Aicha Kossoko, Okon Ubanga-Jones Live music by: Stella Litras, Adrian McKenzie, Andi McLean, Justin Pickett, Joseph Roberts

Dates

2006

4th-6th May: Theatre Royal Plymouth
11th – 14th May: Corn Exchange, Brighton Festival
15th – 17th June: Sheffield Crucible Theatre

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