THE STORY OF CLAUDIA JONES

A short play telling the story of Claudia Jones, fondly known as the mother of the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival by some, although the event that she held was at St Pancras Town Hall. She died young. The significance of her work is indicated by the location of her grave, next to, besides, to the left of Karl Marx.

Introducing a debut play written by Joyce, staring debut actor Danae.

Credits:

Written by: Joyce Fraser

Director: Moji Elufowoju

Claudia Jones: Denae Wellington

Narrator: Patrick McKenzie

Sound Designer: Lee Affen

We thank Wandsworth Arts Fringe Fund for funding this project.

Special thanks to Oliver Keavey at Studio November for providing space for Claudia to rehearse..... in isolation!