Sancho - (Oberon Modern Plays) by Paterson Joseph (Paperback)

Name: Sancho - (Oberon Modern Plays) by Paterson Joseph (Paperback)
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Born on a slave ship in 1729, later becoming the fellow actor and friend of David Garrick and the first black person of African origin to vote in Britain, the life of Charles Ignatius Sancho was full of surprising, moving and funny twists.As Thomas Gainsborough paints his famous portrait, we are given an insight into the forgotten but true story of an African man who dared to act, write, sing, dance and voice his political opinion with wit and charm.
About the Author: Born in London, Paterson Joseph attended LAMDA, and has worked extensively in British drama and comedy programs, as well as critically acclaimed performances in a number of theatre productions.
98 Pages
Drama, European
Series Name: Oberon Modern Plays

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About the Book

First performed on Wednesday 21st September 2011 at the Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford Playhouse.

Book Synopsis

Born on a slave ship in 1729, later becoming the fellow actor and friend of David Garrick and the first black person of African origin to vote in Britain, the life of Charles Ignatius Sancho was full of surprising, moving and funny twists.As Thomas Gainsborough paints his famous portrait, we are given an insight into the forgotten but true story of an African man who dared to act, write, sing, dance and voice his political opinion with wit and charm. One of the UK's finest actors, Paterson Joseph (Peep Show, Emperor Jones, Survivors) brings Sancho to life in this world premiere at the Burton Taylor Studio.

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This book deserves a place on every actor's, director's and playwright's shelf.
The New Yorker

About the Author

Born in London, Paterson Joseph attended LAMDA, and has worked extensively in British drama and comedy programs, as well as critically acclaimed performances in a number of theatre productions. Sancho is his first play.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .2 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Series Title: Oberon Modern Plays

Sub-Genre: European

Genre: Drama

Number of Pages: 98

Publisher: Oberon Books

Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Format: Paperback

Author: Paterson Joseph

Language: English

Street Date: August 28, 2012

TCIN: 1002819387

UPC: 9781849431491

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-3845

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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