About the show
One moment can change everything.
Witness at Theatre Peckham brings Alex Wheatle’s powerful story to the stage.
Cornell navigates life in a Pupil Referral Unit full of young people marginalised by mainstream schools. When he witnesses a shocking act of violence, his world changes forever leaving him torn between speaking out and risking everything, or staying silent to protect those closest to him.
Intense, urgent and real, Witness explores courage, loyalty and the price of telling the truth.
Creatives:
Suzann McLean & David Fielding – Writers
Suzann McLean – Director
Mariangela Mazzeo – Designer (Set and Costume)
Jahmiko Marshall – Lighting Designer
Elliot Popeau-George – Sound Designer
Kiel O’Shea – Fight Director
Melchizedek Oketch – Assistant Director
Sarah Cowan – Production Manager
Kimi Nickerson – Technical Coordinator
Running time: 75 mins
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Awareness: Violence, Strong Language, Blood, Mental Health Themes. May not be suitable for younger audiences.
For full performance dates and times, please press ‘Book’ above.
This performance takes place in the fifth year of Peckham Fringe Festival, and the 40th Anniversary year of Theatre Peckham. Click here to see the full programme for this year’s Peckham Fringe.
Your Stage, Your Story. #TP40
Meet the Cast
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Albert MagashiCornell -
India WilsonBootsy -
Jermaine DominiqueMr Greaves / Dad -
Joe FlynnRyan
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Kayla-Mai AlvaresAnge -
Krysstina FrempongPatsy -
Melchizedek OketchMaypen -
Romeo MikaBigger -
Suzann McLeanRhona -
Flo SwannNaomi/Onlooker
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Eathan MosesMarcus/Onlooker
Reviews
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on Extremism
"youthful, restless energy"
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"Rarely have I felt so shocked and distressed at the end of play and it’s a huge credit to director Suzann McLean and her cast"
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on Sunny Side Up
"honest, powerful, and moving"
