The Lonely Londoners London Reviews and Tickets

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Members say

Likeable characters, Huge style, The empire windrush, Amalgamation of truth, Quick wit/also sad

About the Show

Acclaimed adaptation of Selvon's novel about Trinidadian immigrants in 1950s London.

Henry ‘Sir Galahad’ Oliver is impatient to start his new life in 1950s London soon after arriving from Trinidad. However, when he arrives at Moses Aloetta’s home, he discovers that Moses and his friends are already jaded with city life. Will these new Londoners make a home in a city that sees them as a threat?

Former Carne Deputy Director Ebenezer Bamgboye directs this adaptation of Sam Selvon's 1956 novel.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (1)

75%

Amalgamation of truth, Likeable characters, Huge style, Quick wit/also sad, The empire windrush

See it if for an inside look at working-class London in the 1950s. The Empire Windrush puts a voice to people we rarely hear about. Amazing cast!

Don't see it if Recent British history isn’t your choice of theatre.

Critic Reviews (7)

For a previous production

"A tender and lucid adaption of Sam Selvon's novel"
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"a bold and timely post-Windrush drama"
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"Every element of the show hypnotises, capturing the pained romance of the city"
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For a previous production

"To bring such an episodic work to the stage is quite a task."
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"Director Ebenezer Bamgboye gives the piece a slick, stylised presentation"
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For a previous production

"...immerses us in the marginalised reality of those who migrated"
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For a previous production

"evocative portrait of the migrant experience"
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Creative team

Jermyn Street Theatre

Author of Original Book