Coming soonMusical
Nanny of the Maroon
High in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, Queen Nanny prepares to lead her people against British colonial forces and enslavement.
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Productions
Coming soon(1)
- Belgrade Theatre, Coventry · Coventry — 18 June – 3 July 2027
- Hackney Empire · London — From 7 July 2027 · booking through 11 July 2027
Queen Nanny is a military strategist and spiritual leader fighting British colonial forces in Jamaica while her people remain enslaved. Her ability to outmanoeuvre her enemies becomes so formidable that they attribute supernatural powers to her, while her resistance grows into the story of a leader who would become a Jamaican national hero.
A historical musical blending music, dance and drama with legend, magical realism and folklore to tell a story of resistance, leadership and freedom.
resistance history, military leadership, Jamaican folklore and stories shaped by community memory.
Details
- From 18 Jun 2027
- Booking until 11 Jul 2027
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