Josephine and I
By: written and performed by Cush Jumbo
Contributors: Bush Theatre (London, England); Williams Charitable Trust
Publisher: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 56
Subjects: Drama
Other titles: Bush Theatre presents the world premiere of Josephine and I
Description: Josephine Baker, a captivating performer, political activist and international icon, who lived from 1906 to 1975, is brought vividly back to life in this startling debut play from Cush Jumbo. From the ragtime rhythms of St Louis and the intoxicating sounds of 1920s Paris, to present-day London, 'Josephine and I' intertwines the story of a modern-day girl with that of one of the greatest, yet largely forgotten, stars of the twentieth century. It premiered at The Bush Theatre, London, on 12 July 2013.
Notes: "Supported by the Williams Charitable Trust."