Rough crossings / by Simon Schama ; adapted for the stage by Caryl Phillips.
Author
- Phillips, Caryl [author]
In
- Oberon Books Publications /.
Published
- London : Oberon Books 2007
Physical description
126 pages : portraits ; 21 cm.
ISBN
- 9781840028041
- 1840028041
Notes
- Includes the theatre programme for the production for the Headlong Theatre production, with Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
- In English.
- Original language in English.
Subject
- Clarkson, John 1764-1828 ; Drama.
- Peters, Thomas b. ca. 1736 ; Drama.
- American Revolution (1775-1783)
- 1700-1799
- African Americans.
- Slavery United States History 18th century ; Drama.
- Blacks England History 18th century ; Drama.
- Blacks.
- Slavery.
- Slavery ; Drama.
- Antislavery movements ; Drama.
- Historical drama, English.
- Black Theater
- Social problems
- Abolitionism
- Slavery
- Slave trade
- Slavery ; Drama
- United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 African Americans ; Drama.
- England.
- United States.
- United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Social aspects ; Drama.
- Sierra Leone ; Drama.
Other names
Related item
- Schama, Simon. Rough crossings.
- Schama, Simon. Rough crossings.
- Online version:: Phillips, Caryl. Rough crossings. London : Oberon Books, 2007
- http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1005/2008371972-d.html
- http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1005/2008371972-d.html
Genre
- Drama
- Drama.
- Historical drama.
- History.
- Illustrated
- Play
- Plays - England - 2007.
- Stage + Screen:Drama
- Stage + Screen:History
- text
- Theatre programmes - England - 2007.
Language
- English
Internet Resources
Related Internet Resources
- Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1005/2008371972-d.html
- Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1005/2008371972-d.html
Summary
- As the American War of Independence reaches its climax, the freed plantation slave Thomas Peters and John Clarkson of the British navy embark upon a journey which will redefine racial politics and charge attituded towards slavery forever. Rough Crossings tells the heroic story of the resettlement of a group of former slaves in West Africa and of the bruising relationship between Peters and Clarkson, divided by the barriers of race, but united in their ambition for equality.
Summary holdings does not include live availability details. Select a library name for the full Holdings display.
| Location of copy | Shelfmark | Online location | Holdings Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts, London: Central Saint Martins, Main collection | 822 PHI | ||
| British Library: General Reference Collection, St Pancras Reading Rooms | YC.2008.a.2370 | ||
| Coventry University | Online location | Black Drama | |
| University of Exeter Library: Forum Library | 822.914 PHI | ||
| University of Exeter Library: Forum Library | 822.914 PHI | ||
| University of Exeter Library: Forum Library | 822.914 PHI | ||
| Senate House Library, University of London | Publisher description Online location | ||
| Senate House Library, University of London: Senate House Library STACK SERVICE [Offsite Store] | YQ S316G | ||
| Victoria and Albert Museum libraries | Publisher description Online location | ||
| Victoria and Albert Museum libraries: Blythe House Archive & Study Room: Theatre & Performance Collection | PLAYS PHI | ||
| University of West London: Paul Hamlyn Library, Floor 3 | 822.914 PHI | One-week loan | |
| University of York Libraries: University Library: Morrell - Ordinary | MA 198.9 PHI |