Call Mr Robeson – A life, with songs

Paul Robeson is a famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When he gets too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel.

This rollercoaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable life highlights how his activism caused him to be disowned even by leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It features some famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River, speeches.

One of the 20th Century’s most impressive but overlooked figures is revived in this powerful, tour–de–force performance, performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall in February 2012 and in London’s West End in October 2013.

Age recommendation: 12+. No violence, bad language, nudity or sexual content.