PASSPORTS TO THE PROMISED LAND

In association with Sheffield Theatres at Greenwich Theatre and National Tour

Passports To The Promised Land was an hilarious and serious tale of love and revenge on an epic scale. A musical like no other, in which calypso and reggae meet gospel and lovers rock; where hip-hop and opera sat with samples, swing beats and soul. Musical styles were plundered and fused to produce a magical tale of today and tomorrow.

Directed by Graham Devlin

There are many sayings in the theatre; ‘Never say “good luck” always “break a leg”; never mention “Macbeth”, always “the Scottish Play”; and most important: never attempt to write the complete Book, Music & Lyrics of a full-length show all by yourself.  I did this for my company Nitro (whilst also running the company…) and I don’t think I slept for 6 months. If I could do it again, I wouldn’t. But I did. Nevertheless, I’m pleased with the music and lyrics, which mix both gospel and Catholic religious influences with different Caribbean music forms. And there’s a bit of comedy too….

‘A seamless piece of contemporary black musical theatre that is both celebratory and reflective, populist and musically sophisticated.’
[The Guardian]

PRODUCTION TEAM
Book, music and Lyrics by Felix Cross
Directed by Graham Devlin
Musical Director: Orphy Robinson
Set Design: Maurice Rose
Costume Design: Allen Ali
Live music: Orphy Robinson

CAST
C. Gerod Harris: Jordan Brown
Charlie Folorunsho: St Peter
Michael Samuels: Reverend Hudson
Enyonam Gbesemete: Myrtle Harris
Lesley-Ann Wells: Gloria De Souza
Gary Bryden: Horace De Souza
Melanie Hudson: Agnes Brown
Mark McLean: Solomon Harris
Allyson Brown: Elizabeth De Souza