Escaping the Caribbean

After a critically acclaimed run at the National Theatre, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl is coming to Cambridge Arts Theatre as part of a large scale UK tour.

In Port of Spain, Trinidad, the snatches of calypso music, hymn tunes and drums are interrupted by the raucous celebrations of troops returning from war.

Here, neighbours drink, bawl, make love, look out for each other and crave a better life.

But Ephraim is no dreamer and nothing, not even the seductive Rosa, is going to stop him escaping his dead-end job for a fresh start in England.

Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, written by Trinidadian actor and playwright Errol John, has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

The play is being performed by Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s primary black-led theatre company.

Catch the play from Tuesday, March 18 to Saturday, March 22.

Performances are at 7.45pm each evening plus there is a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm.

Tickets cost from £15 to £27 plus a £2.50 booking fee.

To book yours call the box office on 01223 503333.