Written and performed by Tayo Aluko
Directed by Olusola Oyeleye
Designed and Assistant Directed by Phil Newman
Call Mr. Robeson is a one man show featuring live music performed by Tayo Aluko about Paul Robeson’s remarkable and eventful life highlighting his pioneering and heroic political activism. It features much fiery oratory and some of his famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of the iconic Ol’ Man River.
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