A creative performance reading of The Lonely Londoners that juxtaposes modern imagery and fascinating archive footage to reflect on how Sam Selvon's novel shaped the London of today.
The Lonely Londoners portrays the experiences of a group of Caribbean immigrants, known as the Windrush Generation, who arrived in London in the late 1940s and 50s searching for work and a prosperous future. Instead, they have to face the harsh realities of living hand to mouth, racism, bleak British weather and bleaker prospects. And though friendships and family flourish among these lonely Londoners, can they learn to survive?
The Lonely Londoners is performed by Danielle Vitalis and directed by Yero Timi-Biu who juxtapose modern imagery and fascinating archive footage to reflect on how Sam Selvon鈥檚 1956 novel shaped the London of today.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Danielle Vitalis |
| Production Designer | Phoebe Platman |
| Director of photography | Simona Susnea |
| Executive Producer | Grant Black |
| Producer | Rachel Lambert |
| Director | Yero Timi-Biu |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Apr 2022 20:00
- Tue 12 Apr 2022 00:30