Solo show, Music, Drama, Theatre, Historical, Storytelling - Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Call Mr Robeson – A Life, with Songs

Tayo Aluko & Friends (Nigeria/UK)

One of the twentieth century’s most impressive but overlooked figures is revived in this powerful, compelling tour-de-force. When Paul Robeson, actor, singer, civil rights campaigner gets too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he is branded a traitor, harassed, and denied opportunities. This rollercoaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable life highlights how his pioneering and heroic activism led many to see him as the forerunner of the civil rights movement. Features memorable songs (including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River), and Robeson’s testimony to the Un-American Activities Committee.

‘First-rate’ **** (Guardian).

Written and Performed by | Tayo Aluko
Pianist | Michael Conliffe

Directed by | Olusola Oyeleye
Designed by | Phil Newman

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• Theatre
• £9.00 - £13.00
• 5-19 August 2023
• 85 minutes
• C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
• studio
• 12+ (guidance)
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  Contains Distressing Themes, Depiction of attempted suicide