Windrush Secret NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(9 Ratings)

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Members say

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing

About the Show

Solo act unveils 2018 Windrush Scandal perspectives, challenging Britain's historical promises.

A journey into the complex narrative of the 2018 Windrush Scandal, a poignant reflection of a real-world controversy that unfolded in Britain.

This evocative portrayal features Rodreguez King-Dorset seamlessly transitioning between three distinct characters: a black Caribbean diplomat, a white far-right party leader, and a white government official. Against the historical backdrop of half a million Caribbean migrants who arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1973, the performance sheds light on the profound impact of 2018 immigration laws.

These laws led to the unjust deprivation of rights for the Windrush generation, resulting in wrongful deportations, job dismissals, home losses, and the denial of essential services, such as healthcare, for individuals who had been UK citizens for decades.

Show-Score Member Reviews (5)

Thought-provoking, Relevant, Profound, Intelligent, Great writing

See it if you want to learn about relatively recent racist actions and policies in the UK. The writing and acting are superb!

Don't see it if you have trouble sitting still for 90 minutes. The show is brilliant; however, listening non-stop to one person is challenging

Ambitious, Clever, Thought-provoking, Riveting, Relevant

See it if Solid acting of a powerful play on how the Brit Govt handled the 2018 Windrush Law concerning Caribbean ppl who were denied legal rights &*

Don't see it if Bring a scarf or a jacket. The room is very cold. Read more

Slow, Resonant, Relevant, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if you like learning about recent history and want to see good acting, even if the writing is heavy handed and a little too didactic

Don't see it if you prefer a full cast, larger production, or something a little more polished. This show drags a little and would have been better shorter

During previews

Clever, Entertaining, Enchanting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if very powerful one man show exposing horrific racist policies , a very racist man and a UK civil servant who did try to expel Caribbeans.

Don't see it if If you want a light show, it is very chilling with hard truths exposed. Incredible performance from Rodriguez King-Dorset. A must see.

During previews

Important topic, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Based on the British Windrush scandal, the actor gave us a truthful performance of 3 different characters who advocated their positions.

Don't see it if Some audience members might find some of the harsh racial language difficult to hear. Read more

Trailer

Creative team

Rodreguez King-Dorset

Writer / Performer