The Color Purple

Based upon the novel written by ALICE WALKER and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture

Book by MARSHA NORMAN

Music and Lyrics by BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS and STEPHEN BRAY

An award-winning coming-of-age musical, which weaves an intricate mosaic of women joined by their love for each other, the men who abuse them, and the children they nurture

20-30 NOVEMBER 2024

The Color Purple documents the traumas and gradual triumph of Celie, an African American teenager raised in rural isolation in Georgia. Celie narrates her life through painfully honest letters to God.

Based on the 1983 Pulitzer-prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the musical was first performed on Broadway in 2005 and was nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2006. The enthusiastically acclaimed Broadway revival, starring Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and Danielle Brooks opened in late 2015 and ran through early 2017, winning two 2016 Tony Awards,including Best Revival of a Musical.

In 2024 the musical was made into a movie for the big screen where it has swept up many awards nominations including Danielle Brooks as Sofia for the Academy Award for Actress in a supporting role.

The story weaves an intricate mosaic of women joined by their love for each other, the men who abuse them, and the children they care for.

Recommended for ages 12+

The Color Purple plays at the Bridewell Theatre from 20-30 November 2024.

Content Warning: The Color Purple contains depictions of rape, violence, domestic abuse, strong language and scenes of a sexual nature.

Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture. 
Book by Marsha Norman.
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.

The Color Purple was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of The Color Purple was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Color Purple is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk

CAST

CELIE | Rachelle Ojomo
NETTIE | Josephine Bannerman
SHUG | Michaella Moore
MISTER | Shylo Malone
SOFIA | Rinre Olusola
HARPO | Dupri Mckoy
SQUEAK | Bailey Edwards
PA/OL' MISTER | Mike Kujore
PREACHER/BUSTER | Oserovie Essi
DARLENE | Marnette Renae Bennett
JARENE | LaShayah Byfield
DORIS | Zahra Jennings-Grant
ENSEMBLE | Sanyu Kimuli
ENSEMBLE | Anuli Changa
ENSEMBLE | Nicole Vassell
ENSEMBLE | Folu Oyewole
ENSEMBLE | Ngozi Onyenemelu
ENSEMBLE | Aimée Mutambo
ENSEMBLE | Aimee Adesina
ENSEMBLE | Melissa Boateng
ENSEMBLE | David Gregory
ENSEMBLE | Ruben Ondo Mesa
ENSEMBLE | Dami Ojobaro
ENSEMBLE | Ben Gad-Briggs
ENSEMBLE | Mahamed Hersi

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR | Tasha Msanide
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR and ACTING COACH | Bridgette Amofah
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | Landé Belo
MUSICAL DIRECTOR | Chris Forte Nelson
CHOREOGRAPHER | Vanessa Forte Nelson
VOCAL COACH | Lexi Du Buclet 
ART DIRECTOR | Lemington Ridley
PRODUCER | Tess Robinson
ASSISTANT PRODUCER | Marsha Blake
SET DESIGNER | Bolu Dairo
SET DESIGN and REALISATION | Ben Hussey
COSTUMES and DRESSER | Roxanne Ivy Roberts
LIGHTING DESIGNER | Ruth Luckins
SOUND DESIGNER | Adam Coppard
MARKETING SUPPORT | Adrianna Cordero-Marino
COMMITTEE LIAISON | Karen Braganza
COMMITTEE LIAISON | Adrian Hau

Bridewell Theatre

Recommended for ages 12+

  • Wednesday 20 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Thursday 21 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Friday 22 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Saturday 23 November 2024 2.30pm
  • Saturday 23 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Monday 25 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Tuesday 26 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Thursday 28 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Friday 29 November 2024 7.30pm
  • Saturday 30 November 2024 5.00pm