I look forward to watching this play when it comes to Leeds. In every community there are the good, the bad and the ugly. The same Leeds that played home to such police brutality also brought out the remarkable work by a fine man, Kester Aspden (who recently gave a thought-provoking account of Nigerian Community in Leeds of the '40s and '50s, and the death of Oluwale), as well as Max Farrar who coordinates a lobby for a befitting David Oluwale memorial in Leeds.
There are still 'Oluwales' whose stories are waiting to be uncovered in our midst.
After watching the play, it would be meaningless if we simply point accusing fingers at the police. Some officers are doing a good job. Let's look at the big picture. Why do people leave their countries? What support is provided by their own own people in the new land? What makes people receptive to, or resentful of immigrants? There are several other questions to ask and answer along the line, even as we shout a resounding, 'No more!'
Remember, when you point a finger at someone, three other fingers point in your direction. Look around you.

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I went to see this stunning piece of theatre last night and it really was very well done!

The company worked seamlessly together and i really enjoyed it.

I would recommend it; a fine performance from the entire cast. Very well done.

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I found it very thought provoking ...in a good way. I saw it last night and am still thinking about it today. That's the power of live theatre for you!
Thanks REP. The set was very cleverly configured too by the way.

This was a wonderful production, one of the best I've seen at the REP.The acting was superb and the set, as ever, was ingenious. One of the things that we all remarked on was the play's structure. Over all the message is very pessimistic, but by interspersing the relentless downfall of the main character with much more light hearted scenes it made for a compelling evening. Strongly recommend this show.

Excellent show last night, well acted and thought provoking.

I went to see the play on Wednesday. The play was well acted and even though the cast played more than one part they were able switch between characters and remain convincing. I was completely moved by the performance and was close to tears on a few occasions. I have recommended it to friends and family and they have booked to see it. Congratulations to the cast and very well done to all those involved in the production.

Though this play was very upsetting with it's content, it was a very good play which I enjoyed and would recommend. The cast were first rate.
Well done to the entire company.

Excellent production well performed and I couldn't stop thinking about it, recommended it to colleagues next day.

What a fantastic performance!! Actors were brilliant but the actor who played David was amazing-he deserves an oscar! Well done.
The play was very moving and very thought provoking. I'm so glad I came to see this performance, it was more than worth it!