THE MARVELLOUS ADVENTURES OF MARY SEACOLE
written and performed by Cleo Sylvestre
As part of The Rosemary Branch’s 20th anniversary, Joint Artistic Director, Cleo Sylvestre, returns with her acclaimed hour long, one woman show based on the autobiography of Mary Seacole.
Born in Jamaica in 1805 to a Scottish father and Creole mother, her extraordinary life as a herbalist and doctress took her to disease ridden regions and war torn battlefields all over the world where she was a fine example of triumph over adversity.
Cleo is proud to be an Ambassador for the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal and has performed her show for many fundraising events in numerous venues including the House of Lords and London City Hall. She is delighted that later this year Mary Seacole will become the first black woman to have a statue erected in England in honour of her life and achievements.“I could happily have spent much longer with this Mary Seacole than the hour the performance lasts and, if it is too late for you to catch it this time, it is worth looking out for the next time Sylvestre revives it. ” Howard Loxton British Theatre Guide
“A superb performance from Ms Sylvestre – who acts out all the characters she encounters- convincingly changing from one to another.” Remote Goat
9-10 March 7.30pm £13.00/£11.00 (concessions) Celebration performance on 11 March with rum punch, Q and A and special guest. All £25.00