Synopsis
The Tony Award-Winning Musical Comes to Leicester
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.
Suitable for ages 14+. Please note that this production contains themes of rape, abuse and incest, with overt racism and sexism.
This production will contain some strobe effects and the use of haze.
AFTER-SHOW DISCUSSION
Thu 11 Jul, 7.30pm
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20min interval)
Hastings Direct £10 tickets
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Tickets
£42 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£18 Under 16s
£20 16 – 26yrs (with a FREE 16 – 26 Membership)
£2.50 off for Over 60s and registered unemployed
£4 off for Groups 10+
£5 off for Groups 20+
15% off for Members or 2-4-1 tickets on Tue 2 Jul, 7.30pm
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Audio-Described: Fri 12 Jul, 7.30pm
Touch Tour: Fri 12 Jul, 6pm
For more information about access performances, please click here.
FREE POST-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
The fabulous cast of The Color Purple will be putting on a small post-show cabaret, following Thursday 11th July evening performance and after-show discussion.
This performance is free-of-charge and will take place on our Foyer Stage.
So grab yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy!
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE
BOOK BY MARSHA NORMAN
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS AND STEPHEN BRAY
DIRECTOR TINUKE CRAIG
DESIGNER ALEX LOWDE
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR ALEX PARKER
ORCHESTRATOR MARTIN HIGGINS
CHOREOGRAPHER MARK SMITH
LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGNER JOSHUA PHARO
SOUND DESIGNER TOM MARSHALL
HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGNER CYNTHIA DE LA ROSA
CASTING DIRECTOR KAY MAGSON CDG
THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.
THE COLOR PURPLE is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036, www.theatricalrights.com.
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Cast & Creative
![Geoff Aymer A black and white headshot of actor Geoff Aymer](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Geoff-Aymer-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Geoff Aymer
![Delroy Brown](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Delroy-Brown-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Delroy Brown
![Owen Chaponda A black and white headshot of Owen Chaponda](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Owen-Chaponda-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Owen Chaponda
![Perola Congo A black and white headshot of actor Perola Congo](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Perola-Congo-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Perola Congo
![KM Drew Boateng A black and white headshot of actor KM Drew Boateng](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/KM-Drew-Boateng-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
KM Drew Boateng
![Danielle Fiamanya Black and white headshot for Danielle Fiamanya](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Danielle-Fiamanya-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Danielle Fiamanya
![Joanna Francis A black and white headshot of actor Joanna Francis](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Joanna-Francis-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Joanna Francis
![Danielle Kassarate A black and white headshot of actor Danielle Kassarate](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Danielle-Kassarate-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Danielle Kassarate
![Anelisa Lamola A black and white headshot of actor Anelisa Lamola](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Anelisa-Lamola-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Anelisa Lamola
![Karen Mavundukure A black and white headshot of Karen Mavundukure](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Karen-Mavundukure-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Karen Mavundukure
![Ako Mitchell A black and white headshot of actor Ako Mitchell](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Ako-Mitchell-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Ako Mitchell
![Rosemary Annabella Nkrumah A black and white headshot of actor Rosemary Annabella Nkrumah](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Rosemary-Annabella-Nkrumah-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Rosemary Annabella Nkrumah
![Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy A black and white headshot of actor Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Jochebel-Ohene-MacCarthy-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy
![Landi Oshinowo A black and white headshot of actor Landi Oshinowo](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Landi-Oshinowo-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Landi Oshinowo
![Simon-Anthony Rhoden A black and white headshot of actor Simon-Anthony Rhoden](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Simon-Anthony-Rhoden-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Simon-Anthony Rhoden
![Jo Servi A black and white headshot of actor Jo Servi](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/Jo-Servi-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)
Jo Servi
![T’Shan Williams B&W Black and white headshot for T'Shan Williams.](https://curve-theatre.s3.amazonaws.com/wordpress/uploads/2018/08/TShan-Williams-BW-233x280-c-center.jpg)