About the Show
This unforgettable story told over the course of 40 years follows courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world.
With a profoundly evocative score drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this moving family chronicle set in racially divided southern America, celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.
Cast
Joanna Francis
Shug Avery
Ako Mitchell
Mister
Simon-Anthony Rhoden
Harpo
Karen Mavundukure
Sofia
Danielle Fiamanya
Nettie
Delroy Brown
Pa
T'Shan Williams
Celie
Creatives
Alice Walker
Book
Marsha Norman
Adaptation
Brenda Russell
Music
Allee Willis
Music
Stephen Bray
Music
Brenda Russell
Lyrics
Allee Willis
Lyrics
Stephen Bray
Lyrics
The Curve
Producer
Birmingham Hippodrome
Producer
Tinuke Craig
Director
Alex Lowde
Design
Alex Lowde
Costume
Mark Smith
Choreographer
Joshua Pharo
Lighting
Tom Marshall
Sound
Kay Magson (casting director)
Director
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