“ ‘Retrograde’ dramatises a fascinating, little-known piece of history concerning the trailblazing African-American actor Sidney Poitier...[the piece] encapsulates Cameron’s provocative ideas around the intersection of politics, culture, and race, in a blistering piece that finds plenty of contemporary parallels in a potent historical tale.”
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“ ‘Retrograde’ may well end up being a stonking hit. I don’t think it will be regarded as Cameron’s masterpiece. But it effortlessly seals his reputation as a major talent.”
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“Bringing to life an under-explored episode in the early career of Sidney Poitier, Ryan Calais Cameron’s ‘Retrograde’ is the finest new play about a pivotal, still pertinent, moment in civil rights history”
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“Kudos to director Amit Sharma for capturing the pace and pulse of the writing. And to Jeremiah, who is physically unlike Poitier, but captures the essence of his rangy grace, clipped diction and fiery stare.”
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“Ivanno Jeremiah gives us a rangy, self-confident Poitier with a ready smile and the colourful dress sense of a jazz musician...Amit Sharma’s direction isn’t always subtle — there’s an overtone of melodrama at times.”
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“As Sidney Poitier, Ivanno Jeremiah is sensational. No matter how aware you are of Sidney as a person, you truly believe Ivanno becomes him in an authentic portrayal which is consistently impressive to witness.”
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“Ryan Calais Cameron’s writing is sabre-sharp, every demotic and period inflection perfected, every threat hewn and glimmering with intelligence. “
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“Ivanno Jeremiah gives a magnetic central performance as Poitier, depicting a figure of perfect self-possession and easy-going intellectual confidence that almost completely masks his inner righteous anger.”
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